How to Do
How to Do Abmat Sit Ups
The abmat sit ups should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the abmat sit ups .
Beginning
Beginning Abmat Sit Ups
Your legs are in a butterfly configuration, which forces you to move your body up and down using your abs.
Movement
Abmat Sit Ups Movement
1. Lie down on your back and open your legs into a butterfly form, pressing the soles of your feet together and spreading your knees wide. Raise your arms above your head. Place an AbMat beneath your lower back for support if you have one.
2. Inhale and tap the floor in front of your feet to curl your torso up.
3. Return to your starting position.
4. This is a single rep.
Benefits
Abmat Sit Ups Benefits
The contoured AbMat, which is positioned under the lower back, allows for full abdominal extension at the start of a sit-up by tilting the spine, which is impossible on a flat surface. As you ascend, it also stabilizes the pelvis, allowing the abs to fully contract.
