How to Do Situps

Situps 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 Situps

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet anchored or flat on the floor.
  2. 02Place your fingertips lightly behind your ears or cross your arms over your chest.
  3. 03Engage your core to lift your upper body off the floor until your chest is near your knees.
  4. 04Exhale during the ascent and keep your chin tucked slightly.
  5. 05Lower your torso back to the floor with control to complete the rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Situps

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

Avoid pulling on your neck and focus on pulling your ribcage down toward your pelvis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Situps questions

What muscles does Situps work?

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

How do you do Situps correctly?

Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet anchored or flat on the floor. Place your fingertips lightly behind your ears or cross your arms over your chest. Engage your core to lift your upper body off the floor until your chest is near your knees. Exhale during the ascent and keep your chin tucked slightly. Lower your torso back to the floor with control to complete the rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Situps?

Avoid pulling on your neck and focus on pulling your ribcage down toward your pelvis.

Is Situps suitable for beginners?

Situps is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Situps?

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

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