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Assisted Sit Up

The Assisted Sit Up is an assisted machine exercise that targets the abs, with the core assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Abs
Also works
Core
Equipment
Assisted machine
Body part
Waist

Step by step

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet secured or supported by a partner or anchor.
  2. Place your hands across your chest or lightly behind your head.
  3. Engage your core and begin sitting up, curling your torso toward your knees.
  4. Continue lifting your upper body until you reach a seated position.
  5. Lower yourself back down in a slow and controlled motion.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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