3/4 Sit-Up vs Bottoms Up

Lie down on the floor and secure your feet. Your legs should be bent at the knees.

Place your hands behind or to the side of your head. You will begin with your back on the ground. This will be your starting position.

Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees.

At the top of the contraction your torso should be perpendicular to the ground. Reverse the motion, going only ¾ of the way down.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Begin by lying on your back on the ground. Your legs should be straight and your arms at your side. This will be your starting position.

To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest by flexing the hips and knees. Following this, extend your legs directly above you so that they are perpendicular to the ground. Rotate and elevate your pelvis to raise your glutes from the floor.

After a brief pause, return to the starting position.