How to do Sit Ups | Proper Form!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- How to do Sit Ups // Proper Form // The perfect bodyweight sit-up// Do it right with the correct technique. This crunching exercise will target your abs/core muscles and with the right diet you will see 6PACK results in no time!
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Sit-Up Breakdown
1:52 - End result
2:03 - Bonus tip
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So, who's tried this technique straight after watching the video? 😉
I tried it, but unfortunately I've got a fat bastard belly yet, so I'll give it another go when I've got rid of that. I take it this exercise is for people who have already got a relatively flat tummy, because I can't get right up to the top of the knees.
Good effort for trying mate! hey I don't think you're the only one, this lockdown and corona virus has made us eat more and move less. At the beginning of lockdown the boxes of cherry bakewells I had demolished didn't exactly help my sit-ups lol. Anyway... answer to your question- Full sit-ups are hard to do, requires quite a bit of core strength. Have you tried doing half sit-ups. It's an easier alternative to help build your core strength and help to eventually do a full sit-up?
Would you like me to post a video for a half sit-up?
@@CombatFit Thanks for getting in touch. I've been looking online since I watched your vid and have found a crunch that I am comfortable with. It's a bit easier on the belly. Lol. But sure, another vid of a half sit up would be great, I'm sure there are others out there who would benefit from it too. 😁
@@NickRothman1980 no worries, I'm here to help 👍🏻 okay that's good news, I'm glad you've managed to find another alternative. Okay I will get into it and begin making video on easier alternative core exercises 💪🏼
Is normal to not lift your body om the 1st try? I couldn't lift my body unless my feet are held to the ground or something is holding them.
Finally a proper sit-up video. I had to dig through dudes just chatting a lot for like 11 mins to do situps in the last 30 seconds. Thank you man. Now I'm going to try this properly.
Awesome man, i'm glad it's managed to help you and now you can do a proper sit-up. Yeah I cut the b.s out and get straight to the point lol
easy....to the point!
Oi mate, finally, a real propero sit up video mate. I had to rightly sift through and through them blokes chattin' it up and what not for 11 many straight to do me sit ups there mate. Cheerio then, off to the races meself,
First watched this video 6 months ago. I was pants at sit ups back then so want to encourage anyone struggling - even if you can only get an inch off the ground keep trying! If you can do half sit ups do that. Progress does come and 6 months later I can do these as well as the rest of my karate club 👍
One of the best comments I've had on my channel! You couldn't be more right... practice makes progression and eventually the skill will get easier. It's also great to hear that your karate club can also do them now. I'm also a karate school owner and instructor and it's great to hear that this exercise has been passed onto your club
Man this is a good channel no chatting just straight to the point I'll sub
Thanks Nikolai! Best way! Thanks for subscribing, means alot!
Ive been trying to find the perfect video for situps to help me for calisthenics and i couldnt find one anywhere, this legends a beast💪🏽
Cheers buddy!! I'm really glad to hear that you found the video helpful for your calisthenics journey. Keep up the great work with your sit-ups, and if you have any other questions or need more tips, feel free to ask. You're doing awesome! 💪🏽🔥
Wow, thank you sooo much! I'm in my 50s, and I need to strengthen my core area, and the angle that you said my knees should be has helped me so much! Plus, the different positions of my arms this way make it so much easier for me to do sit-ups! thank you for this video.
Thanks for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that the tips on knee angle and arm positions have made a difference for you. It's sometimes them small adjustments/tips that can make a difference. Keep up the great work, and if you have any more questions or would like to see me post certain topics, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help! 💪😊
great video
This was just what I was looking for, thank you!!
That's great to hear! I'm glad it was helpful, is there any other videos you would like me to upload?
Thanks for the tip at the end. Worked great.
That's alright I'm glad the tip at the end worked for you!
thanks big man, getting back into gym and feel mega awkward even doing a situp the right way after so long so this was helpful just to give me some encouragement
Thanks for leaving your comment, and I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. Starting back at the gym after a break can definitely feel a bit awkward, but trust me, you're not alone in that feeling. Remember, progress takes time, and it's all about taking those small steps towards improvement. Keep going, stay consistent, and soon you'll regain your confidence and strength. You've got this! If you have any more questions or need further encouragement, feel free to reach out. Keep up the great work! 💪👊
Finally a video that is actually helpful thank you ☺️
Thanks and no worries, I'm glad you liked the video!
Wow, I never realized until now that I've never really been able to do an actual sit up. I've always done them either with my feet anchored or with my feet coming off the ground quite a ways. Best I can do with no anchor and keeping feet planted is a crunch. Gotta start somewhere though.
Everyone starts somewhere and now is your time! Keep practicing, train your core and you'll soon get there!
Thanks in a million. Great content.
My pleasure! I'm glad you are enjoying the content. What video would you like to see next?
Great video, thanks!
Anytime! Glad you liked it
This is great. Thank you
I'm glad you liked it!
Excellent video on situps.
Simple!
Glad you liked it! Simple is best!
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Sit ups are very underrated I feel them in my abs better than all these other ab exercises the scientists who say sit ups are a waste of time😆 the classic old school traditional sit ups definitely do the trick😉
Yes I totally agree! It's a great functional movement that is still used in sports training and for today's military
Very helpful thanks.
Good i'm glad! Anytime Joseph
You doing really nice job I’m trying many time my low back hurts
Thanks for the great feedback Ana! The lower back pain might be due to incorrect form. Try not to round your lower back to much when doing a full sit-up. If it's too difficult then try doing half sit-ups instead as it's an easier version when beginning to build core strength
Did your form improve? Do you still have back pain? 1 year should have a big impact you should be built by now Ana
@@BillyBobBrockali69I thibk ana gave up. Idk tho
Enjoyed this video,
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! I know it’s four years old, but it’s a great ramp up in difficulty from the other sit-up technique I was taught.
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful and also a challenge compared to other sit-up videos out there! What other videos would you like to see me do?
this was super helpful
I'm glad it was super helpful, Keep up the good work!
thank you brother!
Anytime! I'm glad to have helped. What video would you like to see next?
Thanks man 👍🏻
Anytime Shefali :)
Nice bud saved a lot of time for a beginner like me :3
Glad I could help! Keep going, you've got this!
Thank you am trying to learn for my agility test
You're welcome! You're taking the right steps with starting with this video! I hope the training and the test has gone well
Thank you soo much Sir
Anytime! I'm glad you liked it
First try, thank you
Brilliant! I'm glad you got it
Perfect👍👍👍
Thanks Rita!
I'll come back here once I finally able to do it.
Brilliant, keep me updated with the progress you make
I learned over time this strains your neck.
You may need to improve the endurance and strength of the muscles of the neck so you can perform the sit up or crunch for longer periods of time.
I really struggle without having something to keep my feet down is that a weak core? Will doing it poking my feet under a solid object still help me develop or would I be better working with another exercise?
Great question Inola. Yes it could be down to a weak core, also technique and other muscles such as your hip flexors. However, yes Poking your feet down under a solid object will help you develop some core strength and help improve your technique. Trying other core exercises will also help improve core strength and make your sit-ups stronger. I hope this helps
thank you a lot man and how does this comment section has only 16 comments lol
Anytime, here to help! I don't know, shame there isn't more people like you! By the way I've just uploaded a new video to my channel, check it out- ruclips.net/video/QFF1jv_2wpI/видео.html
Spot reduction of weight is a myth. You have to lose weight overall in order to lose weight in a specific place.
@@Jordan-qi2dn you're couldn't be more right there! Alot of people get confused with this! Just targeting one area will not lose fat in that area. Genetics will play a big part to how fast you lose fat in certain areas
What if when you're on the ground, you arch your stomach forward, so that if your face was pointing left, your body makes a kind of C shape (of course not so steep of a curve)? I find that this instantly makes the sit up wayyyy harder and I need to use my triceps to help, just 10 has me burning.
Yes this can be more effective as you are contracting your abdominal muscles more. Like you said, you just have to be mindful of arching the back to much and causing strain on the lower back. If it works for you and it doesn't cause back pain, then keep doing this version of the sit-up :)
i still can not do this, i tried doing sit ups, i put my elbows and my spine in the floor put i could not complete step 2 (engaging the core) and i hold my feet in
This might be due to not having the hip flex and core strength just yet. try anchoring your feet down underneath a sofa or bed. Work on this and focus on engaging the core. (Do this for a couple of weeks) x20 reps x 4 rounds. Once this becomes to easy then try without the anchor :)
I am able to do decline situps holding a 10kg bag behind my head for 10 reps for 3 sets using one of those seats that hold your legs in place, but I can't do 1 singular situp without my feet anchored, not even close either. Why? I believe its because I've got a lanky body, really long legs and really long arms, not sure though.
Having your feet anchored is just as effective when doing regular sit-ups. However, reasons why you can't keep your feet down when doing sit-ups could be that you're using improper technique (i.e. keeping your feet too close to your butt), or your body weight or limb proportions make it more difficult for you to do so
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Help me Dude, I want to do a sit-up but I feel that I am not getting it right. What should I do
Hi Cyril, send a video of you doing a sit-up from a few different angles and I will give you some advice and let you know what you are doing wrong. Email me at info@combatfitsessions.co.uk
thx
Anytime!
Hey man great vid
But everytime i do a sit up my stomach hurts is that normal?
Thanks! It depends what kind of pain and where abouts? Does it hurt straight away when doing just 1 sit-up... Or after you have done a few?
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for your comment
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Hi, for my RAF fitness test I’ll be required to do 35 of these in a minute, is this the form you think they’ll be looking for? Because going all the way down and all the way up 35 times in a minute seems extremely difficult. Cheers.
Hi Jack,
Yes I'm quite confident this will be the form they will be looking for. I have personal trained a couple of clients who have gone into the Royal Marines and I can imagine the form they are looking for is very similar. Have a quick look at the royal marines sit-up bleep test. The difference is you are doing it in a minute and the royal marines is on a bleep.
I hope this helps and good luck with your RAF fitness test.
@@CombatFit Thanks mate very helpful ❤️👍🏻
@@BobDude65 No worries, let me know if there is any other content you would like me to post
I know this is a pretty old video but im having trouble keeping a straight back, i always bend my spine inward, any tip would be helpful, thank you :)
Bending your back slightly isn't bad. However, it depends how much you are bending it. If you are bending it more than you're supposed to try this:
When you come up with your body focus on driving your chest up towards the ceiling and also keep your head slightly up looking up towards the corner of the room. Because as soon as you look down with your head this will begin to curve your back.
I hope this helps buddy!
@@CombatFit whenever I'll come back home I'll try, thank you a million bro, you really are the greatest RUclips coach
I tried to do it but I think my muscles are too weak to do it yet
If I start doing this,do I do them every day or every two days and how many should I do in one go?I need to get rid of my belly.
Great question! Doing sit-ups is great for core strength and building core muscles. However, you don't want to be just doing these on their own. If you're wanting to lose belly fat unfortunately the body can't target an area like that. So the most important thing for you to focus on would be your diet aswell as a blend between cardio/strength training. Fat comes off the body overall and in some areas quicker due to genetics and body type. Have a look at my 40 minute classes, they might help you too. When your doing sit-ups try doing x15 reps x4 sets. Add them into your routine 3 times a week if possible 👍🏻
How do you put weight on the heel?
Focus on driving your lower body weight down with your legs and pressing down through your heel
I know this video was a while ago, but don't you need to have your hands on the back of your head with your elbows pointing outwards to the sides? And also I heard that you shouldn't be using momentum to push yourself up, could someone clear this two things up please?
Putting your hands on the back of your head tends to promote pulling your head forward and causing pressure on the neck and top of spine. I prefer telling clients to have their hands on the side of their head or top of knees. Having your elbows forwards gives you and indicator of how far you go up. Yes you can avoid some momentum by keeping the elbows forward, this tends to be harder and isolates the abdominals. However, these are a good base to start with and also a great overall functional core exercise.
I noticed my self that everytime I do situps I'm having abdominal pain what can I do with that and how I prevent it?
I've heard this before and it's usually when someone over trains core?
Should i keep my knees together?
Personal preference I would say keep your feet apart as this will help you have greater stability and support when performing the sit-up.
also I'm not able to do sit-ups without support do u know why that may be?
Thanks for your question! Not being able to do sit-ups without support is quite common. It might be due to a lack of core strength or hip flexor tightness. Focusing on strengthening your core muscles with exercises like planks and leg raises can help. Additionally, stretching your hip flexors might make a difference. Keep practicing, and you'll see improvement over time. If you need more tips, feel free to ask! 💪😊
My feet keeps going up and I have to weigh them down with something... Does this mean I'm doing something wrong?
Good question! Reasons why you can't keep your feet down could be that your abs are too weak, you're using improper technique (i.e. keeping your feet too close to your butt) or your body weight or limb proportions make it more difficult for you to do so. I hope this helps
I am having sore on the skin around my tailbone due to consistent sit ups
Perhaps use a thicker yoga/exercise mat when doing sit-ups. Or minimise movement with hips. Perhaps take a break from them to let your tailbone heal
I don’t know why but I can’t seem to lift myself up like I can do it 1/3 way and then it doesn’t go up anymore
That's okay, Don't worry about the full repetition just yet. It will just be your core and hip flexor strength. Focus the 1/3 smaller movement for now with control and build your strength up. Repeat and stay consistent and without giving up you will get there
@@CombatFit preciate it bro I’m workin on it
@@akhmad4368 Anytime mate! Keep up the good work
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Thank you
How to prevent a stomach spasm or stomach pain after situps
How often do you train your core?
Its really difficult to do this
It is a tricky exercise. But plenty of practice and you'll bet there
we have to do it the painfully crossway with the arms
I've just replied to your previous comment
Why does my lower back kill after mate
Hi Daniel, This could be due to a number of things. Most commonly your form (You might be rounding your back too much). OR it could be down to your core strength and endurance. Your core isn't just your abs, its also your back (Middle section of your body).
Kaya
Thanks!
I tried and I literally hit my head and it hurts but then it was a good sit up
How did you manage to do that? Glad it was a better sit-up 👍🏻
@@CombatFit It was most definitely on the floor because I did not think fast enough 😂
My floor material is wood 💁♀️
I would recommend me having a wool floor because it’s more safer for me 😅
@@snowflakesiio5364 what are you like 😂 Yeah next time take it steady, or you might lose a brain cell 😂
@@CombatFit XD
@@snowflakesiio5364 👍🏻
I, uh, can't do that. And I consider myself somewhat athletic. Hold my feet down and I'm good, though.
That's fine. Anchoring your feet down is just as effective!
I cant do situps i cant even do one situp hard as f....
Yeah they are a very hard exercise. Start with easier ersions of the sit-ups to build your core strength and practice your technique. Then when that becomes easier try making it harder and have your feet pinned down by something and try a full sit-up. Once that gets easier, perform more reps or remove your feet from being pinned down and perform the one shown at the end on this video. Good luck dude!
How come when I do this my backbone hurts
Great question Mike. This could be a number of reasons.
1.) Usually the most common is performing sit-ups on hard ground. Use a thick yoga mat and this will take away the pressure from the lower spine.
2.)Technique could be your next problem (Arching your back). Make sure you straighten our back and tense your abs. If you struggle to do full sit-ups then start with half ones and build your core strength.
3.) Feet are to close causing to much bend in your knees. This will cause more roundness in your lower back. Make sure your knees are 90 degrees.
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your backbone might be stiff and hard you gotta practise it daily though
I can do 40 situps total
Brilliant, Keep up the good work!
I think I'm just incredibly unfit, can't do it still lol, or I just can't get the form right.
It might be because you haven't got the hip flexor and core strength just yet. Try starting with half sit-ups. (Hands on top of your thighs and run them up as close as you can to your knees, lifting your upper back off the floor) Try this for a few weeks and then attempt one full sit-up.
@@CombatFit I'll try that
Great! Let me know how you get on :)
@CombatFit Will try once I'm home
I'm attempting to be a bit better with things, I'm a massive junk food eater and I don't exercise (my metabolism keeps me from going too bad), though lately I've been doing 20min walk in the morning to the bus stop instead of taking a extra bus to cut time
And trying to do some things like situps
Great! That's a good start and having a plan and routine is always good, stick to it and stay consistent. Yes getting your extra steps in per day is a good day of starting with your cardio and fitness.
like
thank you
instructions unclear, bodyfat in the way.
Is bodyfat in the way with half sit-ups? As this version is still effective
Anyone notice his sweating bc I notice his shirt is wet-
Filming a workout video right before this caused the sweat 😅
@@CombatFit I noticed it when you started it 😂
@@qvtsam haha that's what half a day of filming does with no spare shirts 😂
@@CombatFit Haha 🤣😂
@@qvtsam 😂
Honestly, terrible video if you're a beginner. I tried this, my feet instantly lifted off the floor, I struggled to get up, felt my back arching uncontrollably and my back hurt afterwards. Maybe this videos useful for those who already work out a lot, but for a beginner this is a disaster.
Do you expect to be perfect as a beginner? Because you won’t, just put in the work.
@@suii220 try rereading my comment again more slowly this time :)
To do a full sit-up as a beginner is always going to be tricky. This video was more aimed at those that have trained for a bit, but still can't seem to figure out how to do one. If you are just starting then your hip flexor and core strength wont be developed just yet. Try starting with half sit-ups. (Hands on top of your thighs and run them up as close as you can to your knees, lifting your upper back off the floor) Try this for a few weeks and then attempt one full sit-up.
not the best technique, it encourages to much swing and cheating. you need to start with the back at about 30 degrees and go forward only 10 inches. most of this technique is a waste of time and energy
I agree if you are only wanting to isolate the abdominals. However, if an individual is wanting to improve functional movement and target multiple muscles around the core, back & legs then they are better performing the full range of motion. (I disgree this technique is a waste of time and energy). If this was the case then the armed forces such as the Royal Marines would not use this same technique. ruclips.net/video/bWarBnSgo78/видео.html
Great video, thanks!
Cheers! Glad you liked it!