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The prime mover during sit-ups is the rectus abdominis muscle. This muscle, commonly referred to as the "abs," contracts to flex the spine, allowing the torso to lift towards the knees. Additionally, the hip flexors assist in the movement, but the rectus abdominis is the primary muscle responsible for the action.
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Which muscles are the prime movers in a press up?
The atissimus obrsi abdominals is the prime mover in a sit up.
What are the types of contractions doing a situp?
A sit up is an eccentric muscle contraction.
How do you gain stomach muscle?
by doing various exercises such as sit ups and running and u can go to the gym
How do you turn belly fat into muscle?
You can't, fat do not turn into muscle; they are two different things If you want a visible abs, you have to lose the fat (doing cardio, eat less fatty food), and build more muscle by doing weight resistance (and eat more protein)
How do you make your upper body more muscle?
you can make your upper body more muscle by doing sit ups bench press push ups or any thing like that
What is the large muscle you sit on?
The gluteal muscle.
Which muscle is used most when doing sit-ups?
Pretty much only abs, if you're doing them correctly. If you're doing it wrong, tights and arms might be worked too.
What is the muscle that is developed when you do sit-ups and try to tighten the abdominal wall?
The muscle that is primarily targeted and developed when doing sit-ups and tightening the abdominal wall is the rectus abdominis. This muscle is commonly referred to as the "abs" and is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine.
When you are exercising doing sit-ups which muscle are you using?
Biceps, Triceps and the lats mainly. Also Muscles found in the lower back and the thighs
How can you lose weight from your stomach while keeping your bust?
Do lots of sit-ups and crunches Okay no. All that will do is build up your layer of muscle. Your stomach goes... Muscle, fat, and then skin so by doing crunches and sit ups all it does is make your abs bigger. Not burn fat. By doing this u will ultimatly end up looking bigger than before.
What are examples of reverse muscle action of the human body?
The rectus femoris THe regular Muscle Action is hip flexion with knee extension, as in kicking a ball or doing a straight leg raise The reverse muscle action is still hip flexion with knee extension, but as in doing sit-ups while lying supine with knes straight ahead
What muscle are use in sit up?
your gluts, abs, and your intogalactibal muscle.
