What is the best way to do sit-ups?

Sit-ups are a great exercise for losing weight. Often many people do sit-ups too quickly and vigorously, which is not a good idea as it can easily strain the abdominal muscles. And if you want to lose weight, you can't just rely on sit-ups, you need to take a comprehensive approach. Some people think that the slower you do sit-ups, the more effective they are. In fact, this is also wrong. Only by mastering the correct sit-up method can you achieve the effect of sit-ups. So how do you do sit-ups?

Lie on your back on the mat, bend your knees to about 90 degrees, and place your feet flat on the ground. Do not fix your feet on flat ground (for example, have a companion hold your ankles with their hands), otherwise the thigh and hip flexor muscles will join in the work, reducing the workload of the abdominal muscles.

Furthermore, straight-leg sit-ups will increase the burden on the back and easily cause damage to it.

The position of your hands should be determined based on the strength of your abdominal muscles, as the closer your hands are to your head, the more strenuous it will be to do sit-ups. Beginners can place their hands on both sides of the body. Once they have adapted or their physical fitness has improved, they can cross their hands in front of their chest.

Finally, you can also try crossing your arms behind your head, but your hands should be placed on the shoulder on the other side of your body.

Note: Never cross your fingers and place them behind your head to avoid straining your neck muscles when exerting force. This will also reduce the workload of your abdominal muscles.

It is better to use a slower speed when performing it, just like slow motion playback. As your abdominal muscles pull your body upward, you should exhale, ensuring that all the muscles deeper in the abdomen are working at the same time.

After lifting your body 10 to 20 centimeters off the ground, tighten your abdominal muscles and pause for a moment, then slowly lower your body back to its original position. When your back touches the ground, you can start the next cycle of movement. During sit-ups, the abdominal muscles are only involved in the initial stages of the exercise, after which the hip flexors take over the task.

When doing sit-ups, you must concentrate and not think about other things. Sit-ups should be done with proper breathing. Beginners should try not to do too many sit-ups when they first start doing them. Also, don't compare yourself with others when doing sit-ups, because everyone's physical condition is different, and the best is what suits you.