Roman Chair Sit-Up

Roman Chair Sit-Up

This is a newer version of the sit-up. It has been used extensively in gyms for about 20 years. This exercise places stress on the entire rectus abdominis although more stress is placed on the upper half.

How to do:

1. Sit on the Roman Chair and hook your toes beneath the
restraint bar near the floor.

2. Cross your arms over your chest. You will keep your arms
positioned this way throughout the entire exercise.

3. Bend your body backward moving your hips until your back
is about 6 inches above a point parallel with the floor.

4. Move forward until you feel your abdominal muscles relax.

5. Crunch your shoulders forward and down putting intense
stress on the abdominals.

6. Relax and respect the movement downward until your back
is 6 inches above a parallel plane to the floor.

7. Continue until you have completed the desired repetitions.

8. Resistance may be added by propping the front end of
Roman Chair on a large block of wood.

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