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Sit-up alternatives

The Sit-up mainly trains your abs. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

Dead Bug

Bodyweight · Same abs

Lie on your back, arms pointing up, knees bent at 90° over your hips.

Cue: Lower back flat to floor, exhale as limbs extend.

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Cable Crunch

Cable · Same abs

Kneel facing the high pulley, rope by your head.

Cue: Curl ribs toward pelvis, hips stay still.

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Bird Dog

Bodyweight · Works core

On all fours, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.

Cue: On all fours, reach opposite arm and leg long, hips level.

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Plank

Bodyweight · Works core

Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders, body straight.

Cue: Squeeze glutes, ribs down, breathe.

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