Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sit-up
Noun
/ˈsɪt.ʌp/
Definition
A sit-up is a physical exercise where a person lies on their back and raises their upper body towards their knees using their abdominal muscles.
Examples
- Performing sit-ups daily can help improve your overall core strength.
- After a few weeks of doing sit-ups, she noticed a significant improvement in her fitness level.
- He set a goal to complete 50 sit-ups without stopping.
Meaning
Sit-ups are commonly used to strengthen the core muscles of the body, particularly the abdominal area.
Synonyms
- abdominal crunch
- core exercise
- stomach crunch
