Abmat Sit-up
Beginner
Sit-up performed with an AbMat behind the lower back to increase range of motion.
Muscle Groups
hip flexorsrectus abdominis
Equipment
abmat
Coaching Cues
- 1Reach back and touch the ground behind you at the bottom
- 2Use your abs to pull yourself up, arms follow through
- 3Find a breathing rhythm — exhale on the way up
Standards
- 1Lower back contacts the AbMat at the bottom with arms extended overhead
- 2Hands touch the toes or the ground past the feet at the top
- 3Butterfly or flat foot position as prescribed
Scaling Options
- •Regular sit-up without AbMat
- •Crunches