One-Arm Full Situp

Intermediate

One-Arm Full Situp

Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

Description
Instructions
Muscle Groups
Tips

Exercise Description

One-Arm Full Situp strengthens the core by emphasizing obliques and lower abs. Using one arm to do this exercise also provides muscular balance on both sides of the body.

Exercise Instructions

Step 1
Lie on your back with one knee bent and the arm on the same side extended directly over your shoulder, holding a dumbbell. Your opposite leg should be directly in front of you, and your opposite arm should be at your side.
Step 2
From this position, sit fully upright, lift the dumbbell toward the ceiling, and extend the opposite arm in front of you, parallel to the floor. Pause and roll onto the floor, holding the dumbbell up.

Muscle Groups

One-Arm Full Situp targets Abs, Obliques as seen below.

Exercise Tips

Always keep your neck in line with your spine.
Use your full range of motion and let your body descend completely to the starting position.
Don't use momentum to help with the movement.