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Animated demonstration of the jackknife sit-up exercise, targeting the Abs using Body weight.

jackknife sit-up

Body part
Waist
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Abs
Secondary muscles
hip flexors

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms overhead.

  2. Step 2: Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.

  3. Step 3: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.

  4. Step 4: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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