Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up
Holding a dumbbell overhead increases the demand on your abdominal muscles and requires good shoulder control.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell with both hands, arms straight overhead.
- 02
Brace your core and keep your lower back as neutral as possible without overextending your spine.
- 03
Raise your torso into a sit-up and keep the dumbbell directly overhead throughout the movement to maintain shoulder control.
- 04
Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control, maintaining core tension and keeping the dumbbell overhead.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell 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 wrists straight and your arms in line with your ears to keep the dumbbell under control overhead. If your lower back lifts significantly off the floor, reduce the weight or shorten the range of motion.
Holding a dumbbell overhead increases the demand on your abdominal muscles and requires good shoulder control.
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