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Butterfly sit-up

A isolation exercise for the abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit with the soles together and knees open, arms overhead.
  2. Roll back to touch the floor behind you
  3. Sit up and reach for your feet

Muscles worked

Butterfly sit-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all butterfly sit-up alternatives.

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