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2. Sit-up - Wikipedia

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   Sit-up form. The sit-up is an abdominal endurance training exercise to strengthen, tighten and tone the abdominal muscles.It is similar to a curl-up (that target the rectus abdominis and also work the external and internal obliques), but sit-ups have a fuller range of motion and condition additional muscles.

3. Presidential Fitness Test - Wikipedia

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   The sit-up was modified on the idea that the bent-knee approach was less stressful on the back than a straight-leg approach. [14] The goals of running for longer distances rather than mimicking the running drills of the navy also inspired lengthier running options. [14]

4. How To Decide Whether To Do Sit-Ups Or Crunches In Your ... - AOL

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   Sit-ups, when done properly, loosen up both your spine and your hips. That motion helps to increase flexibility, explains holistic health coach Amanda Hart, CPT.

5. Traditional sit-ups and crunches are terrible for you ... - AOL

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   Crunches and sit-ups are being shunned by fitness experts in the US military and elite gyms.. At least four trainers have told Business Insider that there are far better ways to strengthen your ...

6. For perfect abs, ditch the sit-ups and do this instead - AOL

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7. Calisthenics - Wikipedia

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   School children perform sit-ups, a common type of calisthenic, during a school fitness day.. Calisthenics (American English) or callisthenics (British English) (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ s ˈ θ ɛ n ɪ k s /) is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform multi-joint, compound movements with little or no equipment.

8. United States Navy Physical Readiness Test - Wikipedia

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   The Physical Fitness Assessment consists of a Body Composition Assessment (BCA) and a Physical Readiness Test (PRT), which includes a timed cardio event consisting of 1.5-mile (2.4 km) run/treadmill or a 500 yd (460 m) swim (or an alternate cardio consisting of 12-minutes on a stationary bike), timed curl-ups, and timed sit-ups.

9. How to do a squat to tone your backside (without knee pain) - AOL

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   Start with a modified version to get the form down before graduating to a full squat. If you lack balance, use an exercise ball against a wall. Lean against the ball and perform a traditional squat.