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Flexion Leg Sit Up (straight Arm)

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Hip Flexors Quadriceps

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Flexion Leg Sit Up (straight Arm) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors and Quadriceps.

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1

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms straight above your head.

2

Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground while simultaneously lifting your legs towards your chest.

3

Reach your hands towards your toes as you lift your upper body and legs.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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