Sit-Up

Abdominals

Sit-Up

LevelBeginner EquipmentBodyweight MechanicIsolation ForcePull

A classic trunk exercise that curls your torso from lying to sitting to work the abdominals.

Strength

Primary musclesAbdominals

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.9 kcal/min

Estimate range 12–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, anchored if needed.
2Cross your arms over your chest or rest your fingertips lightly beside your head.

How to perform

1Brace your abs and curl your torso up toward your knees.
2Rise until your chest is close to your thighs without yanking on the neck.
3Pause briefly at the top.
4Lower slowly back down, one vertebra at a time.