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Jackknife Sit Up

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Core

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Reps
/jackknife_sit_up 15
also valid: /jackknife-sit-up 15 · /jackknife sit up 15
Sets × Reps
/jackknife_sit_up 3x10
also valid: /jackknife-sit-up 3x10 · /jackknife sit up 3x10 · /log jackknife_sit_up 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/jackknife_sit_up 3x10@45
also valid: /jackknife-sit-up 3x10@45 · /jackknife sit up 3x10@45 · /log jackknife_sit_up 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Jackknife Sit Up demonstration animation
Demo: Jackknife Sit-Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 AbsHip Flexors🛠 Body Weight
  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms overhead.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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