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3/4 Sit-Up vs Leg Pull-In

3/4 Sit-Up - starting position
3/4 Sit-Up - ending position
3/4 Sit-Up
beginner·Bodyweight·compound
Leg Pull-In - starting position
Leg Pull-In - ending position
Leg Pull-In
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

3/4 Sit-Up
VS
Leg Pull-In
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.

Leg Pull-In

1

Lie on an exercise mat with your legs extended and your hands either palms facing down next to you or under your glutes. Tip: My preference is with the hands next to me. This will be your starting position.

2

Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue the motion until your knees are around chest level. Contract your abs as you execute this movement and hold for a second at the top. Tip: As you perform the motion, the lower legs (calves) should always remain parallel to the floor.

3

Return to the starting position as you inhale.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

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

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