How to Do Assisted Sit Ups

Assisted Sit Ups is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Assisted Sit Ups

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with knees bent and heels secured under a bench or heavy dumbbell.
  2. 02Place the hands on opposite shoulders or lightly by the temples.
  3. 03Contract the abdominals to pull the torso upward until the lower back leaves the floor.
  4. 04Inhale while slowly unrolling the spine back down to the mat.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Assisted Sit Ups

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

To engage the deep core, exhale forcefully through the mouth during the upward phase as the ribcage pulls toward the pelvis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Assisted Sit Ups questions

What muscles does Assisted Sit Ups work?

Assisted Sit Ups is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Assisted Sit Ups correctly?

Lie flat on the back with knees bent and heels secured under a bench or heavy dumbbell. Place the hands on opposite shoulders or lightly by the temples. Contract the abdominals to pull the torso upward until the lower back leaves the floor. Inhale while slowly unrolling the spine back down to the mat.

What is the A90 coach tip for Assisted Sit Ups?

To engage the deep core, exhale forcefully through the mouth during the upward phase as the ribcage pulls toward the pelvis.

Is Assisted Sit Ups suitable for beginners?

Assisted Sit Ups is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Assisted Sit Ups?

No. Assisted Sit Ups is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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