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Prisoner Half Sit-Up 101 Video Tutorial

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Prisoner Half Sit-Up
Prisoner Half Sit-Up

Exercise Synopsis

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Secondary Targets

Execution

Compound

Force Type

Core

Required Equipment

Bodyweight

Fitness Level

Advanced

Variations

Alternatives

Timer

Hour

Minute

Second

Stopwatch

00:00:00:00

Overview

The prisoner half situp is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis or six-pack muscles. It is a of the traditional situp that is performed while lying on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. To perform the prisoner half situp, you will need to, Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground, Place your hands behind your head, with your fingers interlocked, Exhale and slowly raise your upper body until your shoulders are off the ground, Pause for a second, then slowly lower your upper body back to the ground, 5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, The prisoner half situp is a challenging exercise that can help you to strengthen your abdominal muscles and improve your core stability. It is a good option for people who are looking for an alternative to the traditional situp or who are unable to perform the traditional situp due to back pain or other injuries.

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Variations

Variations of fitness exercises refer to different ways of performing a specific exercise or movement to target various muscle groups, intensities, or goals. These variations aim to challenge the body differently, prevent plateaus, and cater to individuals with varying fitness levels.

EQUIPMENT

Bodyweight

EXECUTION

Compound

FITNESS LEVEL

Intermediate

Alternatives

Alternative exercises in fitness refer to different movements or activities that target similar muscle groups or serve the same training purpose as the primary exercise. These alternative exercises can be used as substitutes when the original exercise is unavailable or challenging to perform due to various reasons such as equipment limitations, injuries, or personal preferences.

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