Sit Ups

What it does?

Sit ups are a great bodyweight exercise for strengthening your abdominal muscles

What you need?

Exercise mat

How do you do it?

- Lie on your back with your knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the floor
- Place your hands across your chest, so you are touching each shoulder
- Begin to lift your shoulders off the floor and move up towards your knees
- Pause briefly at the top and then lower yourself back down to the floor
- Repeat this movement 10-15 times for one set
- Do 3 sets

Key Points

- Keep your lower back flat on the floor during the movement
- Let your abdominals control the movement
- Breathe out as you go up and in as you go down