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1.01
StrengthBand

Band Jackknife Sit-up

Intensity
12–20 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Quads50%
  • Abs50%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Exhale fully as you draw your knees toward your chest.

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a low anchor point and lie on your back with the band around your feet.

  2. 2

    Extend your legs and place your hands behind your head.

  3. 3

    Contract your abs and lift your torso while bringing your knees towards your chest.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Control the descent to avoid any jerky movements and to keep constant tension on the abs.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Yanking the head forward with the hands
  • ✕Letting the legs drop away from the chest
  • ✕Arching the lower back at the bottom
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