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Situps
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Situps is a exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis).
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How to perform it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Place your hands behind your head.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor, curling your chest towards your knees.
- Continue to lift your torso until you are in a sitting position with your chest close to your knees.
- Slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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