Hold onto the resistance band with both hands, keeping your arms extended and hands positioned above your shoulders.
Begin the exercise by performing a sit-up, pulling down on the resistance band as you lift your torso towards your knees.
At the top of the movement, your hands should be near your knees.
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position, allowing the resistance band to gently pull your arms back above your head, completing one repetition. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: As you sit up, pull the band over your head and towards your knees. This should be a controlled movement, not a jerky one. Engage your abs and avoid using your neck or shoulders to pull yourself up. A common mistake is to use momentum or the wrong muscle groups to sit up, which can lead to strains and does not effectively work the abs. Full Range of Motion: Make sure to fully extend your body at the bottom of the movement and sit all the way up, bringing your chest towards your knees at the top. Some people only do half sit-ups, which does not