arms overhead full sit-up (male)
arms overhead full sit-up (male) — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, hip flexors, lower back

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arms overhead full sit-up (male)

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors

Secondary muscles

hip flexorslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms overhead, keeping them straight.

  3. 3

    Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is upright.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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