Regular sit ups only work as long as you do them properly and do not use existing momentum to get yourself going. Frog sit ups work no matter what you do because the momentum is impossible to get. You start off fresh each time, no matter what you do.
Frog sit ups can be difficult to get the hang of because they are not something we are traditionally taught. However, with a little dedication, you will be in top shape in no time.
Benefits
The benefits to the frog sit-up outweigh the traditional sit up. With a traditional sit up, once you get your shoulders off the floor, the exercise is over, even though you are still in motion. This is because the struggle is to get your body off of the ground.
How to Warm-up
In order to warm up for the frog sit-up, you will need to stretch out your entire body. You should also run for at least 10 minutes to ensure that you are warmed up and ready to perform rigorous exercise.
Typically, this is an exercise that would be done well after you have warmed up.
The Proper Form
To ensure that you are getting the maximum benefits from your sit ups, make sure to follow these steps to ensure that you are in the right position and targeting the right muscles.
Lie with your back flat on the floor and your legs extended straight.
Bend your knees and place your outer thighs toward the floor almost touching. The area between your legs should form a diamond.
Now push soles together and bring them as close to your bottom as possible. Cross your arms across your chest.
Flatten your lower back to the floor at the same time that you curl your chest toward your hips.
Inhale slowly as you lower your body back to the starting position.
How to Cool Down
In order to cool down from this exercise, you must stretch completely. Every muscle in your body must be stretched out to ensure that you have properly released the lactic acid from the muscles to prevent injury.
It is important to jog for at least 10 minutes after the completion of the exercise so that your body has ample time to remove the la