Vertical Sit-up
Description
This exercise involves lying on your back with your legs straight up in the air and your hands behind your head. You then lift your upper body off the ground towards your legs, engaging your abdominal muscles. The movement is repeated for a set number of repetitions.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Vertical Sit-up Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your core muscles and lift your upper body off the ground towards your legs.
- As you lift up, try to touch your toes with your hands.
- Slowly lower your upper body back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Vertical Sit-up Form & Visual
Vertical Sit-up Benefits
- Increases flexibility and strength
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Enhances focus and concentration
- Improves balance and coordination
- Boosts immune system function
- Helps with weight loss and management
- Promotes overall physical and mental well-being
Vertical Sit-up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
Vertical Sit-up Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse crunches
- Leg raises
- Plank hip dips
- Russian twists
- Oblique crunches
