Exercise Comparison
3/4 Sit-Up vs Elbow to Knee




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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
3/4 Sit-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.
Elbow to Knee
Lie on the floor, crossing your right leg across your bent left knee. Clasp your hands behind your head, beginning with your shoulder blades on the ground. This will be your starting position.
Perform the motion by flexing the spine and rotating your torso to bring the left elbow to the right knee.
Return to the starting position and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Elbow to Knee is beginner and uses bodyweight.