When is the right time to do sit-ups?

Sit-ups are a very common form of exercise. We start learning this exercise in elementary school. It is mainly a way to exercise the abdominal and leg muscles. Although sit-ups are a very common exercise, it is also very important to master the key points. If you don't pay attention to the parts where you apply force, you may not exercise your abdomen and may cause force in your legs. So when is the best time to do sit-ups?

Coordinate with breathing

To reduce the belly, you need to coordinate your breathing. The lower abdominal muscles will become firmer, achieving the effect of reducing the belly.

When practicing: exhale when you are rising (when you are exerting force), and inhale when you are releasing force. In a static state, for example, when maintaining a 45-degree angle, maintain normal chest breathing and do not hold your breath.

Normally: Abdominal breathing helps to tighten the transverse abdominal muscles. When inhaling, feel the abdominal cavity pulling inward and upward, inhale fully and then exhale deeply. You can consciously practice abdominal breathing when sitting, standing or walking, and make it a habit.

Slimming principle: This breathing method ensures that the muscles deeper in the abdomen are involved in the work at the same time.

Note: You may not be used to abdominal breathing when you first start practicing, or even suddenly don’t know how to breathe, but this breathing method not only helps stimulate gastrointestinal motility and promote the excretion of waste in the body, but also makes the airflow smooth and increases lung capacity. In addition, abdominal breathing is a good way to prevent constipation.

Don't hold your head with your hands

Generally speaking, sit-ups involve crossing the fingers of both hands and placing them behind the head. However, in the process of sitting up, one often uses the strength of the hands to lift the head, which can easily cause strain on the neck muscles. The correct way is to cross your arms in front of your chest, or place your hands beside your ears. When sitting up, you should use your abdomen rather than your arms.

Principle of weight loss: Crossing the fingers of both hands and placing them behind the head can easily cause the back to bend, the lumbar disc to compress, and the spine to be damaged. It also reduces the workload of the abdominal muscles.

Note: When placing your hands on your ears, remember not to press your ears hard. Beginners of sit-ups can also place their hands at their sides to make getting up easier.

There are no restrictions on venues or equipment when doing sit-ups. Equipment can be used in the gym, but if there is no equipment, you can also do it by pressing your feet. So whenever you want to exercise, you can do sit-ups. You can do it anytime and anywhere. Don't do too much at one time. You can do it in several times.