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3/4 Sit-Up vs Butt-Ups

3/4 Sit-Up - starting position
3/4 Sit-Up - ending position
3/4 Sit-Up
beginner·Bodyweight·compound
Butt-Ups - starting position
Butt-Ups - ending position
Butt-Ups
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

3/4 Sit-Up
VS
Butt-Ups
beginner
Level
beginner
Bodyweight
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
None
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

abdominals

Instructions

3/4 Sit-Up

1

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

2

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.

3

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

4

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

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Butt-Ups

1

Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

2

Arch your back slightly out rather than keeping your back completely straight.

3

Raise your glutes toward the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly to close the distance between your ribcage and hips. The end result will be that you'll end up in a high bridge position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement.

4

Lower back down slowly to your starting position as you breathe in. Tip: Don't let your back sag downwards.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the abdominals. 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Butt-Ups is beginner and uses bodyweight.

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