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Assisted Sit-Up

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Waist

Equipment

Assisted

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Abs

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The assisted sit-up uses a machine or partner to help through the hardest part of the range, usually the bottom, so you can complete full reps with good form instead of cheating the motion. It's a practical regression for anyone whose lower back rounds badly on unassisted sit-ups. As strength builds, reduce the assistance before adding reps.

How to Do the Assisted Sit-Up

1. Sit at the edge of a bench, or have a partner hold your feet in place.
2. Lie back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
3. Rest your hands behind your head with your elbows flared out.
4. Brace your abs and curl your upper body slowly off the ground until your torso reaches about a 45-degree angle.
5. Hold briefly at the top, then lower back down under control to the start.
6. Complete your planned set count, emphasizing full range of motion and strong peak contraction in the abs.

Muscles Worked

The Assisted Sit-Up primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have assisted? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Assisted Sit-Up work?

The Assisted Sit-Up primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.

What equipment do I need for the Assisted Sit-Up?

The Assisted Sit-Up is done with a assisted.

What's a good alternative to the Assisted Sit-Up?

If you don't have access to a assisted, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.