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Janda Sit-Up

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals

Secondary

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on back, knees bent 90 deg, feet flat.

  2. 2

    Actively press heels into floor to engage hamstrings/glutes (inhibits hip flexors).

  3. 3

    Cross arms on chest.

  4. 4

    Exhale slowly (3-6s count), lift torso off floor using ONLY abs.

  5. 5

    Movement will be small/difficult if done correctly.

  6. 6

    Inhale, slowly lower back down.

  7. 7

    Repeat.