Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit-up
This movement challenges the abdominal muscles through a long range of motion and increases the core stability demand by holding the dumbbell overhead.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie on a decline bench with your back against the pad, secure your feet firmly under the rollers, and brace your core.
- 02
Hold a dumbbell with both hands and raise it overhead with your arms straight, keeping your shoulders in a stable position.
- 03
Raise your upper body in a controlled motion by contracting your abs, and keep the dumbbell directly overhead throughout the movement without letting your arms move forward.
- 04
Lower your upper body slowly back to the bench, and keep your lower back in a neutral position throughout the movement.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell Decline Overhead Sit-up is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your chin slightly tucked and your rib cage down to avoid overextending your lower back. Choose a weight that allows you to keep the dumbbell stable overhead without your shoulders shrugging toward your ears.
This movement challenges the abdominal muscles through a long range of motion and increases the core stability demand by holding the dumbbell overhead.
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