flexion leg sit up (bent knee)
flexion leg sit up (bent knee) — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, hip flexors

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flexion leg sit up (bent knee)

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

Secondary muscles

hip flexors

How to perform it

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.

  3. 3

    Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.

  4. 4

    At the same time, lift your legs off the ground, bending your knees and bringing them towards your chest.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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