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your tummy hurts because your muscles in your core start to hurt. not as much if you are a strong and healthy

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How many sit ups equal a pound?

It is estimated that you need to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound of body weight. The number of sit-ups needed to burn 3,500 calories depends on factors like weight, intensity, and length of time. On average, one sit-up burns about 1-2 calories, so you would need to do a large number of sit-ups to burn a pound of fat.


What abdominal muscles work hard to enable you to flex your abdomen during sit-ups?

The abdominal muscles called rectus abdominis are the ones that work hard to enable you to flex your abdomen when doing sit-ups. Other muscles used while doing sit-ups are the external oblique's, tensor fasciae latae and rectus femora's.


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.


What is the hardest way to do a sit up?

Doing a sit up with a weighted object held extended above your head or by holding a plank position at the top of the motion can increase the difficulty. Another challenging version is to perform sit ups on an unstable surface like a stability ball to engage more muscles for stabilization.


How long would it take to 5000 sit up?

The time it takes to do 5000 sit-ups can vary greatly depending on individual fitness level, technique, and pace. On average, it could take anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours to complete 5000 sit-ups in a continuous session. It's important to listen to your body and take breaks as needed to prevent injury.

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