Exercise Comparison
3/4 Sit-Up vs Side Bridge
3/4 Sit-Up
beginner·Bodyweight·compound
Side Bridge
beginner·Bodyweight
Side-by-Side
3/4 Sit-Up
VS
Side Bridge
beginner
Level
beginner
Bodyweight
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
N/A
pull
Force
static
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
None
Secondary
shoulders
Muscle Analysis
Shared
abdominals
Only in Side Bridge
shoulders
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.
Side Bridge
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Side Bridge is beginner and uses bodyweight.