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What proper "physics terminology" could I use to explain this?
Why are situps harder with your legs straight?
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SUMMARY
Performing sit-ups with straight legs is significantly more challenging due to the physics of leverage. When the legs are straight, the force exerted by the legs acts at a greater distance from the pivot point of the body, increasing the moment required to lift the torso. This relationship is defined by the equation: moments = force * distance, illustrating that greater distance results in a higher moment and thus more effort is needed to complete the movement.
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