Why can’t I do a single sit-up?

Sit-ups are a great way to slim your belly, and this exercise is very simple. There are no restrictions on the venue and no equipment required. However, there are certain methods for doing sit-ups, and not everyone can do them well. There are methods to follow if you want to do standard sit-ups. Otherwise, none of them can be done. So how do you do sit-ups properly? Here I will introduce to you how to do sit-ups.

Coordinate with breathing

To reduce the belly, you need to coordinate your breathing. The lower abdominal muscles will become firmer, achieving the effect of reducing the belly.

When practicing: exhale when you are rising (when you are exerting force), and inhale when you are releasing force. In a static state, for example, when maintaining a 45-degree angle, maintain normal chest breathing and do not hold your breath.

Normally: Abdominal breathing helps to tighten the transverse abdominal muscles. When inhaling, feel the abdominal cavity pulling inward and upward, inhale fully and then exhale deeply. You can consciously practice abdominal breathing when sitting, standing or walking, and make it a habit.

Slimming principle: This breathing method ensures that the muscles deeper in the abdomen are involved in the work at the same time.

Note: You may not be used to abdominal breathing when you first start practicing, or even suddenly don’t know how to breathe, but this breathing method not only helps stimulate gastrointestinal motility and promote the excretion of waste in the body, but also makes the airflow smooth and increases lung capacity. In addition, abdominal breathing is a good way to prevent constipation.

Don't hold your head with your hands

Generally speaking, sit-ups involve crossing the fingers of both hands and placing them behind the head. However, in the process of sitting up, one often uses the strength of the hands to lift the head, which can easily cause strain on the neck muscles. The correct way is to cross your arms in front of your chest, or place your hands beside your ears. When sitting up, you should use your abdomen rather than your arms.

Principle of weight loss: Crossing the fingers of both hands and placing them behind the head can easily cause the back to bend, the lumbar disc to compress, and the spine to be damaged. It also reduces the workload of the abdominal muscles.

The article introduces us to some methods of sit-ups. If you are not good at doing sit-ups, you can follow the methods introduced in the article to do the exercise. First master the specific method of sit-ups, and then develop a detailed weight loss and fitness plan. If you exercise every day according to your own plan, the effect will be better.