I've always gone to a cathlic school and i've always been bad at gym. I can always do sit ups when people are holding my feet down. it's really easy. but not when no one is holding my feet. no matter how hard i struggle and try i can't seem to get off the ground. i put so much strain on myself i'm jus' so stupid, i can't do it. does anyone have any tips or solutions? Please no stupid answers and take me seriously.
2007-02-03 05:43:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
yes, i know i can do it when my feet is under a couch or something but in gym, i have nothing to hold me down.
2007-02-03 05:53:49 · update #1
Try sticking your feet under the edge of a couch, or cabinet or something. Thats what we used to do in Gym class along one of the walls.
2007-02-03 05:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hunny- There aren't very many people that can do sit ups without something to brace their feet down with. No one in my school could. Crunches are better on your back and work your stomach muscles more. Just act like you are going to do a sit up and just lift your head and shoulders off ground while still looking at the ceiling. You get a better work out with less pain.
2007-02-03 13:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jessette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you are trying to use the wrong muscles. With someone holding your feet you were probably pulling against their hands and relying too much on your leg muscles to pull you up. Try folding your arms across your chest, then curl up just a little, tighten your abs, think about pushing your belly button down to the floor. This should get you using the correct muscles. And, exhale as you do the sit up.
you may also want to try doing crunches on an excercise ball. you can buy one for about $15 and the really work well.
Don't give up, once you get the first one done it'll get easier.
2007-02-03 13:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by none 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem; I found out it is much easier when you lay flat on the floor with both feet elevated (with a chair or bed) preferably at a 90 degree angle. You'll be able to do crunches that way
2007-02-03 13:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by ivtec93 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I just slide my feet right under the couch. works great for me
2007-02-03 13:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by angie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i can do it and its pretty easy 4 me but u could try a couch or sumthin or just lift ur feet off the ground nd do it then..or u could close ur eyes and imagine some1s holdin ur feet down lol...
2007-02-03 19:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by graysonwc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if possible, try doing them on a carpet and push your feet forward so they are notslipping, but so theya re fasenedn on the ground. also, try practicing at home to get the muscles stronger, so it is easier to pull up
2007-02-03 15:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by kk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o honey!!! i have the same problem i'm jsut not very strong try doing a different excercise @ home to help u get some stronger stomach muscles
ur fellow sister is bad sit ups :-)
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2007-02-03 13:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by Kayy. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy an ab lounge....you dont have to put your feet on the ground..and it gives you more of a range of motion
there about 100 dollars at linens and things
http://www.lnt.com
2007-02-03 14:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by KT! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put your feet under a couch or something. i have the same problem. always have.
2007-02-03 13:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by duke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋