Ab Mat Sit-Up
Strengthen your core with Ab Mat Sit-Ups! Enhanced range of motion for a more effective ab workout.
The Ab Mat Sit-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: ab roller.
Required Equipment
Ab Mat Sit-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Ab Mat Sit-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Ab Mat Sit-Up
Place the ab mat on the floor with the thicker end closer to your glutes.
Sit on the floor with your buttocks close to the edge of the ab mat, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor.
Lie back so that your lower back is supported by the ab mat.
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands lightly behind your ears (avoid pulling on your neck).
Engage your core and lift your torso up toward your thighs, bending at the hips.
Exhale as you sit up, keeping your feet flat on the floor and chin slightly tucked.
Lift up until your elbows or chest touch your knees.
Inhale and slowly lower your torso back to the starting position, maintaining control and tension in your abdominal muscles.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets. It's important to perform this exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on engaging the abdominal muscles throughout the movement.
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Ab Mat Sit-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Ab Mat Sit-Up work?
The Ab Mat Sit-Up mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Ab Mat Sit-Up?
Ab roller.
Is the Ab Mat Sit-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Ab Mat Sit-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Three-Quarter Sit-Up, Assisted Sit-Up, Atomic Sit-Up and Fast Sit-Up Slow-Down.
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