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flexibility vs strength

bob628 Posts: 23 Joined: 2006/11/01	2012/04/05, 06:03 PM So when i try to do a sit i cant seem to go all the way up without tucking my feet under something. Also laying flat on the ground i cant lift my legs up making a v and hold it there for longer that a sec or two. Is this a flexiblility issue or do i need to gain more muscle on my abs? Thanks

Cermakovia Posts: 86 Joined: 2011/12/31	2012/04/05, 06:16 PM This is a strength issue. The stronger your abs get, the easier your sit up will be. To hold your V requires a great deal of core strength! Keep working at it and little by little you will be able to hold it for longer. If you are starting your V from the laying position, your are already doing well by just getting up into the V. Keep up the great work!
bob628 Posts: 23 Joined: 2006/11/01	2012/04/05, 06:19 PM Thanks for the advise. Guess ill just keep at it then.