How to Say "sit-up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sit-up” is “abdominal” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the exercise
Examples
Hago cien abdominales todas las mañanas.
I do a hundred sit-ups every morning.
Me duelen los abdominales después del gimnasio.
My abs hurt after the gym.
Este ejercicio sirve para marcar el abdominal inferior.
This exercise is used to define the lower abs.
Plural by Default
When talking about the exercise or your muscles in general, we almost always use the plural form: 'los abdominales'.
The 'Doing' Verb
To say 'do sit-ups,' we always use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do).
Confusing Exercise with Organ
Mistake: “Comí mucho y me duele el abdominal.”
Correction: Comí mucho y me duele la barriga.
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