Exercise Guide

Jackknife Sit-Up

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Exercise Visual

Jackknife Sit-Up

Abs Body Weight

beginner

Category

waist

Body Part

waist

Equipment

body weight

Target

abs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms overhead.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.

  3. 3

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

Hip FlexorsAbs

Movement Data

Role

Core

Pattern

core

Priority

8/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs, core

Classification

Accessory

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