Better Sit-Ups
To isolate the abdominal muscles when you do sit-ups, lift your upper body only about 6 to 10 inches off the floor, say researchers at the University of Louisville. To help concentrate on isolating these muscles, don't listen to music or watch television while doing sit-ups.
Publication Source:
Vitality magazine
Online Source:
University of Louisville
http://www.louisville.edu/
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed:
2/22/2005
Date Last Modified:
2/22/2005