Does Sit Ups Even Work?

Situps work the rectus abdominis

rectus abdominis
The rectus abdominis muscle, also known as the "abdominal muscle", is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, as well as that of some other mammals. There are two parallel muscles, separated by a midline band of connective tissue called the linea alba.
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, transverse abdominis, and obliques in addition to your hip flexors, chest, and neck. ... With a larger range of motion, situps target more muscles than crunches and static core exercises. This makes them an ideal addition to your fitness program.

Are sit ups even good for you?

Sit-ups or crunches strengthen just a few muscle groups. Through dynamic patterns of movement, a good core workout like plank exercises helps strengthen the entire set of core muscles you use every day.

Do sit ups not work?

Scientists have discovered that the moves, once a staple of basic workout routines, don't reduce waistline circumference or trim belly fat. Sit-ups are also not the best way to strengthen your core or to keep it flexible and strong for the long run.

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