Glute Ham Sit-up (female)

Glute Ham Sit-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor and your hands at your temples
  • 2Contract your abs and sit up, touch your elbows to your knees
  • 3Slowly lower yourself down returning to the starting position
  • 4Avoid any strain on your neck by not pulling on it with your hands
  • 5Keep a controlled rhythm, do not force movement

Tips:

  • Exhale as you lift your body and inhale as you lower your body
  • Ensure your lower back always remains in contact with the floor
  • Do not rush the movement, slow and controlled is more effective
  • Focus on the contraction of your abs not the movement of your elbows

Glute Ham Sit-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs