Exercise Comparison
3/4 Sit-Up vs Landmine 180's
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Landmine 180's
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.
Landmine 180's
Position a bar into a landmine or securely anchor it in a corner. Load the bar to an appropriate weight.
Raise the bar from the floor, taking it to shoulder height with both hands with your arms extended in front of you. Adopt a wide stance. This will be your starting position.
Perform the movement by rotating the trunk and hips as you swing the weight all the way down to one side. Keep your arms extended throughout the exercise.
Reverse the motion to swing the weight all the way to the opposite side.
Continue alternating the movement until the set is complete.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Landmine 180's is beginner and uses barbell. Choose 3/4 Sit-Up if you have access to bodyweight, or Landmine 180's if you prefer barbell.