Started by andrewclarkeyyy, July 7, 2014 · 4 Replies · 2,067 Views
Hi guys,
Currently doing F1 + H1 and am planning on joining the defence force who has a heavy emphasis on sit-ups.
I can barely do a sit-up without my feet lifting off the ground, but with feet anchored I can churn them out.
Wondering if anyone knows how I can try to remedy this, or if just continually trying sit-ups will make it fix itself.
Thankyou
If you have been following the progressions outlined in F1 you won't have problems doing standard sit ups by the time you get to basic training.
You can try leg raises, crunches or decline sit ups to strengthen your core. After you develop more strength you should have no problem with sit ups anymore.
Sit-ups usually a tight hip flexor issue. Many of the exercises in Foundation will require you to perform them in posterior pelvic tilt and that will loosen your hip flexors
cheers guys,
I think my body is just not used to the movement and keeps trying to lift my feet.
I can do an L-sit for around 8 seconds so I dont think it is a strength issue
cheers 