Vertical Sit-up (male)

Vertical Sit-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with legs fully extended and hands behind your head
  • 2Raise your body towards your knees while keeping your legs straight
  • 3Hold for a second at the top of movement
  • 4Slowly lower your body back to starting position
  • 5Repeat for the desired amount of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your core tight throughout the movement
  • Avoid using your hands to pull your neck
  • Engage your abs, not your arms
  • Breathe out as you lift up and in as you lower back down

Vertical Sit-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs