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Exercise 3679 · REF 6ZCiYWQ

Sit-Up With Arms On Chest exercise animation

Sit-Up With Arms On Chest

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Crossing the arms over the chest instead of behind the head removes the temptation to yank on the neck for momentum, which makes this a cleaner test of ab and hip flexor strength than the classic hands-behind-head version. It's a common regression for anyone whose neck complains during weighted or hands-behind-head sit-ups. The lighter arm position also means slightly less resistance, so don't expect it to feel identical.

How to Do the Sit-Up With Arms On Chest

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Cross your arms over your chest.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground towards your knees.
  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 Sit-Up With Arms On Chest 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 Sit-Up With Arms On Chest work?
The Sit-Up With Arms On Chest primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Sit-Up With Arms On Chest?
The Sit-Up With Arms On Chest is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Sit-Up With Arms On Chest?
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.