Wide Leg Sit Ups
This ab exercise mainly works your upper abs and obliques, with help from your lower abs and obliques. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Wide Leg Sit Ups
Lie on your back with legs crossed. As you sit up, reach with one hand to touch the floor, alternating hands each rep. Control the descent back down.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or jerky movements. Don't pull with the arm; ensure the core drives the motion.
Breathing
Exhale as you sit up and touch the floor; inhale when lowering back down.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Abs, Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Lower Abs, Obliques
