Quarter Sit-Up demonstration
Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
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Quarter Sit-Up

The quarter sit-up is an abdominal exercise that involves lifting your upper body off the ground to about a 45-degree angle, focusing on engaging the abs with minimal hip flexor involvement.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2.Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. 3.Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
  4. 4.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hip flexors

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