Sit-up
A isolation exercise for the abs. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat or held down.
- Curl all the way up to sitting
- Roll back down one segment at a time
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all sit-up alternatives.
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