Quarter Sit up (female)

Quarter Sit up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
  • 2Place your hands behind your head, don't lock your fingers
  • 3Raise your head and shoulders off the floor using your abdominal muscles
  • 4Pause at the top then slowly lower back down to the starting position

Tips:

  • Avoid pulling your neck with your hands
  • Keep your back straight and aligned
  • Breathe out as you lift your body and breath in as you lower down
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise

Quarter Sit up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs