Intermediate
Weighted Situp
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Weighted Situp helps to increase the strength and size of your abdominal muscles because they add stimulation that you can't get without using the weight.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie down on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell on your chest. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Squeeze your core and lift your upper body until the backs of your forearms touch your upper thighs. Pause here and slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Weighted Situp targets Abs, Back, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Avoid over-stretching your lower back. Keep your upper body straight.
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