Full Sit-Up

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Rectus Abdominis
20%
Hip Flexors
15%
Obliques
12%
Trans. Abdominis
18%

Trans. Abdominis 18% — deep, not shown on the figure

Sets

2–3

Reps

8–12

Hold

1 sec at the top

Rest

60 sec

▶ Guided session · 2–3 × 8–12

The hip flexors legitimately work here — that's what separates the sit-up from the curl-up. Choose the curl-up when the low back needs sparing.