flexion leg sit up (straight arm)
flexion leg sit up (straight arm) — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, hip flexors, quadriceps

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flexion leg sit up (straight arm)

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

Secondary muscles

hip flexorsquadriceps

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms straight above your head.

  2. 2

    Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground while simultaneously lifting your legs towards your chest.

  3. 3

    Reach your hands towards your toes as you lift your upper body and legs.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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