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jackknife sit-up
Target

abs

Equipment

body weight

jackknife sit-up

waist

How to Perform the jackknife sit-up

1

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms overhead.

2

Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.

3

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hip flexors