Sexy Abs From Sit Ups

Sit ups have gotten a bad rap primarily because of fears that they can be back for your lower back. The truth is, if done properly — with good form and control — sit ups are hands down the best way to build your abdominal muscles.

In addition, you don’t need to do as many sit ups as you would to get the same results from doing crunches. A few good sets of 15 to 20 sit ups can be far more effective than doing hundreds of crunches. You’ll get those six-pack abs in no time doing real, full sit ups.

To do a proper sit up, start by laying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Put your hands behind your head and cradle it so that you don’t strain your neck. Carefully sit up until your upper body is upright and you are looking straight ahead over your knees.

Now, slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position. During most of the movement, you should feel your abdominal muscles doing all of the work.

Some people have problems keeping their feet on the floor when doing sit ups. If you have an exercise partner, have them hold your feet down. You can also try slipping your feet underneath your couch, or putting heavy dumbbells on each foot to hold them down.