Why can’t I sit up when doing sit-ups?

Sit-ups are a very popular exercise nowadays. Many people like to do this sport very much. More and more people are starting to do sit-ups. But many people complain that they are unable to do sit-ups. So, what is going on? Next, let’s take a look at some of the details in this regard.

There are also misunderstandings about sit-ups. What we learn in school is that we should hold our heads with both hands and touch our knees with our elbows. This is a wrong way to do it. Not only is it ineffective, but it can also easily lead to back injuries.

The correct way to do it is to make the thigh and calf form a 90-degree angle (for example, lie on your back with your upper body on the ground and place your calves on the bed), put your hands behind your head or on both sides of your cheeks, half-raise your body, and use the strength of your abdominal muscles to pull your upper body toward your legs. There is no need to touch your legs with your elbows, and keep your lower back close to the ground (below the back corresponding to the lower edge of the pectoral muscles). Keep your head straight. That is, before doing the exercise, lay your head flat and stare at a point on the ceiling. Keep looking at that point as you rise. When you reach the highest point, hold for one second, then slowly fall down.

As for the fact that you can't do any of them, it doesn't matter. Take it slow and start with running. This is a full-body exercise and is also helpful for the abdominal muscles. Start with jogging and then add a few 30-50 meter sprints in between. Slowly you will get better. You should understand that sit-ups are just an exercise for the abdomen. It is impossible for you to lose weight by doing sit-ups because this exercise is not an isolated force. Simply put, it is not only the abdominal muscles that are involved in the exercise. In other words, there are other muscles involved in the exercise, but when you add up these parts, they are very few. The fat you consume during the exercise is the fat of the whole body. You want to consume the fat of the whole body by this simple action.

The above is some relevant information that the editor wants to tell you about why people can’t do sit-ups. This is probably because people's abdomen and waist are not strong enough to support themselves to do this kind of exercise. People should pay attention to adjusting their breathing when doing this exercise.