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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the
perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we
take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic
exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiiders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in
actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the
correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy
weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the
little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the
better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the bent-knee sit-up.
MUSCLES TARGETED: rectus abdominis
STARTING POSITION
Assume a supine position on the floor.
Flex the knees to bring the heels close to the buttocks.
Fold the arms across the chest.
UPWARD MOVEMENT
Flex the neck to move the chin to the chest.
Curl the torso toward the thighs until ONLY the upper back is off the mat.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Allow the torso to uncurl, then the neck to extend back to the starting
position.
Repeat or finish set.
Richard
Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that
provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of
bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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