sit-ups Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:53:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png sit-ups Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Do Sit-Ups Without Experiencing Back Pain https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-do-sit-ups-without-experiencing-back-pain/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16973 Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises on the market, but a great six-pack sometimes comes at a great price. This popular exercise can lead to back pain, and we all know that’s never fun. Thankfully, there are tricks you can use to correct your form and take your sit-up routine to the […]

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]]> Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises on the market, but a great six-pack sometimes comes at a great price. This popular exercise can lead to back pain, and we all know that’s never fun. Thankfully, there are tricks you can use to correct your form and take your sit-up routine to the next level.

Bad Posture

Back pain isn’t uncommon when it comes to sit-ups, but there are things you might be doing to cause it. If you’re doing the exercise with a bad posture, pain can be difficult to avoid, especially if your lower back is lifting off the floor as you perform the move.

Right Surface

Lower-back soreness can also be caused by hard surfaces that you’re lying on while doing this exercise. Hard surfaces can put extra pressure on your spine and that’s why it’s important to invest in a soft yoga mat that’s thick and comfortable enough.

Other Exercises

Many workout newbies see sit-ups as the only way to get great abs, but there are many better options on the market. Dead bugs, glute bridges, and planks are some of the great core exercises that won’t put unnecessary pressure on your back.

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]]> Which Ab Exercise Should You Do: Sit-Ups or Crunches? https://yourdailysportfix.com/which-ab-exercise-should-you-do-sit-ups-or-crunches/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=10606 If you’re looking to strengthen your core, sit-ups and crunches are some of the best exercises you can do. But, which one should you do? They actually target different muscles and which exercise you do depends on if you want to work on many muscle groups at once or if you want to isolate muscles. […]

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]]> If you’re looking to strengthen your core, sit-ups and crunches are some of the best exercises you can do. But, which one should you do? They actually target different muscles and which exercise you do depends on if you want to work on many muscle groups at once or if you want to isolate muscles. These are the pros and cons to each ab exercise.

Sit-Ups

Sit-ups target multiple muscle groups including your hip flexors, rectus abdominis, transverse abdomonis, oliques, and lower-back muscles because you’re raising your torso off the ground. Since you’re lifting your whole torso from the ground, you’re engaging your balance-focuses muscles which will improve your stabilization and your posture. The issue with sit-ups is that it’s easy to injure your back because lots of stress is put on the lumbar spine.

Crunches

Crunches are an isolated exercise that only target your rectus abdominis. They’re great if you want to aim for high reps and they’re a lower impact exercise. However, crunches only target your abdominals, not your entire core.

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]]> 5 Exercises You Can Do Without Leaving Your Bed https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-exercises-you-can-do-without-leaving-your-bed/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:57:44 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1648 We all have those days that we feel completely useless and don’t want to commit to our fitness routine. We’d rather spend hours in bed than face reality, but it’s possible to shake things up and feel as good as new by doing a couple of exercises without leaving your bedroom. Leg Lifts You’re already […]

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]]> We all have those days that we feel completely useless and don’t want to commit to our fitness routine. We’d rather spend hours in bed than face reality, but it’s possible to shake things up and feel as good as new by doing a couple of exercises without leaving your bedroom.

Leg Lifts

You’re already in the lying position, and you can get your legs into amazing shape with this workout!

Hip Bridge

This exercise can do wonders for your gluteus, muscles, and hamstrings and you can easily do it from the comfort of your bed.

Press-Up Back Extensions

If you’re dealing with lower back pain every morning, this exercise will help you get rid of it in a blink of an eye.

Sit-Ups

Sit-ups require you to lie down anyway, meaning you can easily get killer abs without leaving your bedroom.

Butterfly Crunches

Butterfly crunches are another easy exercise that will allow you to work on your abs while still comfortably lying on your back.

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]]> 3 Effective Sit-Up Variations For a Killer Six-Pack https://yourdailysportfix.com/sit-up-variations-six-pack/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:12:46 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1487 Doing sit-ups is one of the most effective ways to get an amazing six-pack in no time, but it can get exhausting to do the same old thing all over again. Try to shake things up with these three variations that will help you get abs-tastic in a blink of an eye. V-Sit What makes […]

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]]> Doing sit-ups is one of the most effective ways to get an amazing six-pack in no time, but it can get exhausting to do the same old thing all over again. Try to shake things up with these three variations that will help you get abs-tastic in a blink of an eye.

V-Sit

What makes this sit-up variation different than the rest is the leg position you’re supposed to take. It requires you to lift your legs off the floor and bring them towards you until they take a 45-degree angle with your back, forming a V shape. In addition to being great for your abs, this exercise can also do wonders for your glutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riAutegDqdI

Wide-Leg Sit-Up

The only thing that makes this exercise different than the regular sit-ups is the fact your knees should be bent and open toward the floor. May not seem like much, but this variation is pretty demanding because it requires more balance – which you’ll develop over time.

Running Man Sit-Up

This variation also happens to be a full-body workout, since you’ll be working on your abs, arms, and glutes at the same time. It requires you to mimic running movements while doing sit-ups by twisting your torso and bending one of your knees so that it crosses over the opposite elbow once you’re in the mid-sitting position.

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]]> 3 Sit-Up Mistakes You’re Probably Making https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-sit-ups-mistakes/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:13:02 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1114 Sit-ups are one of the most common exercises you’ve probably been doing since elementary school. The fact they’ve been a part of your life forever doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing them properly. Take a look at three common mistakes most people make when doing sit-ups, and check if any of them applies to you. Pulling […]

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]]> Sit-ups are one of the most common exercises you’ve probably been doing since elementary school. The fact they’ve been a part of your life forever doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing them properly. Take a look at three common mistakes most people make when doing sit-ups, and check if any of them applies to you.

Pulling on your neck

The main mistake almost everyone makes on regular basis is using their hands for leverage. Doing this puts a strain on your neck and can only lead to injuries. The only reason your hands are behind your neck is so they could support your head. You shouldn’t use them to pull your body up because all the heavy lifting has to be done with your core.

Going up too fast

If you’re not a big fan of sit-ups, you probably want to finish them up as soon as possible, but doing it too quickly is actually hurting your progress. Move slowly so you can really feel the muscles working, and get the most of each sit-up. Changing direction, instead of simply focusing on forwarding motion, is also a good idea.

Feet on the ground

Sit-ups should never be done with straight legs. If the knees are not flexed, you’ll probably end up putting too much pressure on the base of your spine. It’s also important to plant your feet firmly on the ground, so they wouldn’t be rocking up and down as you do the exercise.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> sit-ups Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:53:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png sit-ups Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Do Sit-Ups Without Experiencing Back Pain https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-do-sit-ups-without-experiencing-back-pain/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16973 Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises on the market, but a great six-pack sometimes comes at a great price. This popular exercise can lead to back pain, and we all know that’s never fun. Thankfully, there are tricks you can use to correct your form and take your sit-up routine to the […]

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]]> Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises on the market, but a great six-pack sometimes comes at a great price. This popular exercise can lead to back pain, and we all know that’s never fun. Thankfully, there are tricks you can use to correct your form and take your sit-up routine to the next level.

Bad Posture

Back pain isn’t uncommon when it comes to sit-ups, but there are things you might be doing to cause it. If you’re doing the exercise with a bad posture, pain can be difficult to avoid, especially if your lower back is lifting off the floor as you perform the move.

Right Surface

Lower-back soreness can also be caused by hard surfaces that you’re lying on while doing this exercise. Hard surfaces can put extra pressure on your spine and that’s why it’s important to invest in a soft yoga mat that’s thick and comfortable enough.

Other Exercises

Many workout newbies see sit-ups as the only way to get great abs, but there are many better options on the market. Dead bugs, glute bridges, and planks are some of the great core exercises that won’t put unnecessary pressure on your back.

The post How to Do Sit-Ups Without Experiencing Back Pain appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> Which Ab Exercise Should You Do: Sit-Ups or Crunches? https://yourdailysportfix.com/which-ab-exercise-should-you-do-sit-ups-or-crunches/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=10606 If you’re looking to strengthen your core, sit-ups and crunches are some of the best exercises you can do. But, which one should you do? They actually target different muscles and which exercise you do depends on if you want to work on many muscle groups at once or if you want to isolate muscles. […]

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]]> If you’re looking to strengthen your core, sit-ups and crunches are some of the best exercises you can do. But, which one should you do? They actually target different muscles and which exercise you do depends on if you want to work on many muscle groups at once or if you want to isolate muscles. These are the pros and cons to each ab exercise.

Sit-Ups

Sit-ups target multiple muscle groups including your hip flexors, rectus abdominis, transverse abdomonis, oliques, and lower-back muscles because you’re raising your torso off the ground. Since you’re lifting your whole torso from the ground, you’re engaging your balance-focuses muscles which will improve your stabilization and your posture. The issue with sit-ups is that it’s easy to injure your back because lots of stress is put on the lumbar spine.

Crunches

Crunches are an isolated exercise that only target your rectus abdominis. They’re great if you want to aim for high reps and they’re a lower impact exercise. However, crunches only target your abdominals, not your entire core.

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]]> 5 Exercises You Can Do Without Leaving Your Bed https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-exercises-you-can-do-without-leaving-your-bed/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:57:44 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1648 We all have those days that we feel completely useless and don’t want to commit to our fitness routine. We’d rather spend hours in bed than face reality, but it’s possible to shake things up and feel as good as new by doing a couple of exercises without leaving your bedroom. Leg Lifts You’re already […]

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]]> We all have those days that we feel completely useless and don’t want to commit to our fitness routine. We’d rather spend hours in bed than face reality, but it’s possible to shake things up and feel as good as new by doing a couple of exercises without leaving your bedroom.

Leg Lifts

You’re already in the lying position, and you can get your legs into amazing shape with this workout!

Hip Bridge

This exercise can do wonders for your gluteus, muscles, and hamstrings and you can easily do it from the comfort of your bed.

Press-Up Back Extensions

If you’re dealing with lower back pain every morning, this exercise will help you get rid of it in a blink of an eye.

Sit-Ups

Sit-ups require you to lie down anyway, meaning you can easily get killer abs without leaving your bedroom.

Butterfly Crunches

Butterfly crunches are another easy exercise that will allow you to work on your abs while still comfortably lying on your back.

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]]> 3 Effective Sit-Up Variations For a Killer Six-Pack https://yourdailysportfix.com/sit-up-variations-six-pack/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:12:46 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1487 Doing sit-ups is one of the most effective ways to get an amazing six-pack in no time, but it can get exhausting to do the same old thing all over again. Try to shake things up with these three variations that will help you get abs-tastic in a blink of an eye. V-Sit What makes […]

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]]> Doing sit-ups is one of the most effective ways to get an amazing six-pack in no time, but it can get exhausting to do the same old thing all over again. Try to shake things up with these three variations that will help you get abs-tastic in a blink of an eye.

V-Sit

What makes this sit-up variation different than the rest is the leg position you’re supposed to take. It requires you to lift your legs off the floor and bring them towards you until they take a 45-degree angle with your back, forming a V shape. In addition to being great for your abs, this exercise can also do wonders for your glutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riAutegDqdI

Wide-Leg Sit-Up

The only thing that makes this exercise different than the regular sit-ups is the fact your knees should be bent and open toward the floor. May not seem like much, but this variation is pretty demanding because it requires more balance – which you’ll develop over time.

Running Man Sit-Up

This variation also happens to be a full-body workout, since you’ll be working on your abs, arms, and glutes at the same time. It requires you to mimic running movements while doing sit-ups by twisting your torso and bending one of your knees so that it crosses over the opposite elbow once you’re in the mid-sitting position.

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]]> 3 Sit-Up Mistakes You’re Probably Making https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-sit-ups-mistakes/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:13:02 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=1114 Sit-ups are one of the most common exercises you’ve probably been doing since elementary school. The fact they’ve been a part of your life forever doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing them properly. Take a look at three common mistakes most people make when doing sit-ups, and check if any of them applies to you. Pulling […]

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]]> Sit-ups are one of the most common exercises you’ve probably been doing since elementary school. The fact they’ve been a part of your life forever doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing them properly. Take a look at three common mistakes most people make when doing sit-ups, and check if any of them applies to you.

Pulling on your neck

The main mistake almost everyone makes on regular basis is using their hands for leverage. Doing this puts a strain on your neck and can only lead to injuries. The only reason your hands are behind your neck is so they could support your head. You shouldn’t use them to pull your body up because all the heavy lifting has to be done with your core.

Going up too fast

If you’re not a big fan of sit-ups, you probably want to finish them up as soon as possible, but doing it too quickly is actually hurting your progress. Move slowly so you can really feel the muscles working, and get the most of each sit-up. Changing direction, instead of simply focusing on forwarding motion, is also a good idea.

Feet on the ground

Sit-ups should never be done with straight legs. If the knees are not flexed, you’ll probably end up putting too much pressure on the base of your spine. It’s also important to plant your feet firmly on the ground, so they wouldn’t be rocking up and down as you do the exercise.

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