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While you're here, try a chair sit-up — a simple, effective exercise to improve your core strength from a seated position.
Grab a sturdy chair and follow these steps:
Starting position:
- Start in the middle of the seat of a sturdy chair, sitting straight up and down. Use a dining chair or something similar. Avoid chairs with wheels.
- Cross your arms in front of you with your hands on your shoulders.
- Lay your feet flat on the floor with your knees hip-width apart. This will help you establish a strong base.
- Lean back towards the top rail of your chair while keeping your lower body as still as possible. Each sit-up begins from this position.
Movement:
- To conduct a chair sit-up, lean forward as you engage your abdominal muscles. Try to exhale during this part of the movement. The movement is completed when you are again seated in an upright position.
- Lean back into your starting position in a controlled motion. Inhale as you lean backward.
- Repeat 8-12 times to complete one set. Aim to do at least 3 sets for optimal benefits, but it’s okay to start with as many repetitions as feel comfortable for you and work your way up.