Frog Sit-Ups
How to do the Frog Sit-Ups with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
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How to do the Frog Sit-Ups
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Lie with your back flat on the floor (or exercise mat) and your legs extended in front of you.
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Now bend at the knees and place your outer thighs by the floor (or mat) as you make the soles of your feet touch each other.
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Now try pushing both soles and bringing them up as near you as possible while you keep the outer thighs on the floor (or at least almost touching it). Tip: In this position your legs should create a diamond shape.
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Now, cross your arms in front of you by touching the opposite shoulders. This will be your starting position.
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As you exhale flatten your lower back to the floor while curling the torso upwards. Tip: This will be like performing the first 1/4 movement of a sit up. Hold at the top position for a second.
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As you inhale, slowly lower back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Frog Sit-Ups: common questions
What muscles does the Frog Sit-Ups work?
The Frog Sit-Ups primarily works the Abs.
Is the Frog Sit-Ups suitable for beginners?
The Frog Sit-Ups is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Frog Sit-Ups?
None. The Frog Sit-Ups is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Frog Sit-Ups a compound or isolation exercise?
The Frog Sit-Ups is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Frog Sit-Ups with correct form?
Lie with your back flat on the floor (or exercise mat) and your legs extended in front of you. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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