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- Intermediate
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- Primary muscles
- Abs
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- Bodyweight
Ab Mat Sit-Up
3 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Ab Mat Sit-Up is a bodyweight exercise targeting Abdominals (rectus abdominis).
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How to perform it
- Sit on the floor with a yoga mat placed under your lower back, knees bent facing outwards, and feet on the floor touching together. Hands behind your head.
- Lean back to lie down, keeping your arms behind your head.
- Use your core muscles to sit your torso up, return to the starting position and repeat.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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