What is the correct way to do sit-ups and breathe?

Sit-ups are a required exercise and are also very popular among people. It can make people grow taller, gradually eliminate people's anger, make people have a comfortable mood and so on. However, almost all people have not mastered the correct way to do sit-ups and the breathing method, and they do them differently from others. Now let me explain it to you.

Sit-ups are an important part of physical exercise, and some people even misunderstand that they can help lose belly fat.

The main function of sit-ups is to strengthen the abdominal muscles. If done correctly, sit-ups can not only increase the elasticity of the abdominal muscles, but also protect the back and improve the body posture. On the other hand, if performed improperly, sit-ups are not only a waste of time, but can even be harmful.

According to Stamford (1997), the correct way to do a sit-up is as follows:

Lie on your back on the mat with your knees bent to about 90 degrees and your feet flat on the ground. Do not fix your feet on flat ground (for example, have a companion hold your ankles with their hands), otherwise the thigh and hip flexor muscles will join in the work, reducing the workload of the abdominal muscles.

Furthermore, straight-leg sit-ups will increase the burden on the back and easily cause damage to it.

The position of your hands should be determined based on the strength of your abdominal muscles, as the closer your hands are to your head, the more strenuous it will be to do sit-ups. Beginners can place their hands on both sides of the body. Once they have adapted or their physical fitness has improved, they can cross their hands in front of their chest.

Finally, you can also try crossing your arms behind your head, but each hand should be placed on the shoulder on the opposite side of your body. Never cross your fingers and place them behind your head to avoid straining your neck muscles when exerting force. This will also reduce the workload of your abdominal muscles.

The above is some relevant information about the correct way to do sit-ups and breathing methods. I believe that after reading the above relevant information, everyone will have some understanding of this aspect. If you haven't done sit-ups for a long time, be sure to do some warm-up exercises before doing them to prevent injuries.