Exercise Comparison
3/4 Sit-Up vs Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs
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.
Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs
Place one kettlebell between your legs and take a comfortable stance. Bend over by pushing your butt out and keeping your back flat.
Pick up a kettlebell and pass it to your other hand between your legs, in the fashion of a "W". Go back and forth for several repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs is intermediate and uses kettlebells. Choose 3/4 Sit-Up if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs for a greater challenge.