Raising and lowering the upper body in a supine position (trunk bend) ► sit up

Individual work

Lie on your back with your legs drawn up (feet flat on the floor or also bent), upper body slightly raised, arms bent next to your head (hands by your ears, elbows pointing to the side) or folded across your chest. Raise your upper body to a sitting position and lower it back to the starting position.

Attention:
Do not lower your upper body completely (constant tension), keep your head in a neutral position (no double chin).

Lighten:
Lower your upper body completely after each exercise, arms outstretched and pointing diagonally forwards towards your knees (in front of you).

Harden:
Hold your arms up (stretched out above your head; work without momentum); keep additional weight on your chest.

Variant:
Change the distance between your feet and buttocks.

1 weight disc/dumbbell ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)