Sit-Up II
The Sit-Up II mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Sit-Up II Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Hip Adductors
How to do the Sit-Up II
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands lightly behind your head or cross them over your chest.
Engage your core and curl your upper body up toward your knees.
Pause briefly at the top while keeping your abdominal muscles contracted.
Lower yourself back down to the floor with control.
Sit-Up II FAQs
What muscles does the Sit-Up II work?
The Sit-Up II mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Sit-Up II?
None. The Sit-Up II is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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