3/4 Sit-Up vs Flat Bench Leg Pull-In

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.

Lie on an exercise mat or a flat bench with your legs off the end.

Place your hands either under your glutes with your palms down or by the sides holding on to the bench (or with palms down by the side on an exercise mat). Also extend your legs straight out. This will be your starting position.

Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue this movement until your knees are near your chest. Hold the contracted position for a second.

As you breathe in, slowly return to the starting position.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.