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Half Sit-Up (male) exercise animation

Half Sit-Up (male)

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Stopping the sit-up halfway up limits the range to roughly where the abs are doing most of the work, before the hip flexors take over to finish pulling the torso the rest of the way. It's a gentler entry point into sit-ups for anyone whose lower back or hip flexors don't tolerate the full range well.

How to Do the Half Sit-Up (male)

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

Muscles Worked

The Half Sit-Up (male) primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the Half Sit-Up (male) work?
The Half Sit-Up (male) primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Half Sit-Up (male)?
The Half Sit-Up (male) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Half Sit-Up (male)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.