Home/Exercises/Waist/Assisted Sit-up

Assisted Sit-up

Beginner
Assisted Sit-up animated demonstration
Animation © Gym visual

How to Do It

  1. Sit on the edge of a bench or have someone hold your feet down.
  2. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  3. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Waist

Equipment

Assisted

Muscles Worked

PrimaryAbs
Secondary
Hip Flexors