Do they hold your feet for sit ups in the military?
Your feet should be flat on the ground, separated by no more than 12 inches (30.5 cm). During the military test, someone will hold your feet or ankles in position. The heel is the only part of your foot that must maintain contact with the ground. You can raise up your toes if you want.
How do you hold your feet down for sit ups?
Put your feet under a couch or table. Alternatively you can just lie on the floor but just raise of the floor a little bit, do this slowly with tension in your abdominal muscles both raising and lowering down.
Why cant I keep my feet on the ground when doing sit ups?
Anchored-feet sit-ups require more activation from your hip flexors than from your abdominal muscles to bend your torso, so you're not working the muscles that you hope. Doing the move without anchoring your feet is more challenging, but possible.9 Jul 2019
Why can't I sit-up without support?
The main reason why you can't do a single sit up without your feet supported is because your hip flexors are weak. For your information, sit ups work mainly your hip flexors rather than your abs. Furthermore, if you want to build your abs, don't do sit ups.
Can someone hold your feet while doing sit ups?
You have to have reasonably strong abdominal muscles before you can do a sit-up without someone or something holding your feet down. So, if you want to do an unassisted sit-up, you'll likely have to work up to it.