Sit Up demonstration

Sit Up

Learn how to do the Sit Up with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals.

How to Perform Sit Up

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on an exercise mat with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and hands behind your head.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Curl your torso all the way up until you are sitting upright and exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions