Abmat sit-up: a foundational movement that we see in the gym & also when we get out of bed or up off the floor. Using an abmat, or rolled up sweatshirt or towel, gives us something for our spine/back to push against allowing us to engage more of our abdominal muscles. You also can change your feet/leg position, putting your soles of your feet together and splaying your knees out to the side will utilize more abs and minimize your hip flexors pulling yourself up. Change it up next time you do sit