Roman Chair Sit-Up

Roman Chair Sit-Up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the roman chair with your feet under the pads
  • 2Position your hands across your chest or behind your head
  • 3Lower your upper body while keeping your lower back against the pad
  • 4Lift your upper body until it's just short of being perpendicular to the floor
  • 5Hold for a moment then lower yourself back down

Tips:

  • Perform the exercise slowly to engage the muscles more effectively
  • Avoid using your lower body to push yourself up, focus on your abs
  • Do not let your body go past perpendicular when lifting up
  • Hold on the top position for a second to get peak contraction in the rectus abdominis

Roman Chair Sit-Up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs