two hundred sit-ups challenge
Sit-ups or crunches are a classic exercise for a reason. They are one of the basic and most common exercises for the human body and are great for your stomach and back. Sit-ups build core strength and develop better stabilizing muscles.
Think there’s no way you could do two-hundred consecutive sit ups? You can! All you need is a good plan, a little discipline and about 30 minutes a week to achieve this goal!
The main aim of the program is to improve your strength, fitness and general health. Try the program and you will be amazed at how quickly your body can build strength. Have fun!
here’s how
1. Start by doing an initial test to determine starting fitness level. To perform the test, simple execute as many good-form sit ups as you can.
learn more about proper form
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initial test: the road to two hundred sit ups |
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Age |
under 30 years |
30 - 39 years |
40 and over |
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Rank * |
number of sit-ups performed |
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excellent |
over 76 |
over 71 |
over 62 |
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very good |
59 - 76 |
52 - 71 |
47 - 61 |
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good |
50 - 58 |
46 - 51 |
37 - 46 |
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average |
40 - 49 |
38 - 45 |
25 - 36 |
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poor |
0 - 39 |
0 - 37 |
0 - 24 |
Most people tend to fall into Rank 2 or 3 which is a great starting point for the plan.
2. Then you will want to print out the downloadable pocket program (click the link below). You’ll be required to work out three times per week – usually a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday pattern will work fine.
3. Get started. Start with week one in the appropriate rack row. Have fun and get strong!
Completed the two hundred sit up challenge?
Now try the Hundred Pushups Challenge
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