Press Sit-Up

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Press Sit-Up — Barbell Abdominals exercise demonstration
Press Sit-Up — Barbell Abdominals exercise demonstration
Body part
Waist
Target
Abdominals
Equipment
Barbell
Secondary
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Instructions

  1. 1To begin, lie down on a bench with a barbell resting on your chest. Position your legs so they are secure on the extension of the abdominal bench. This is the starting position.
  2. 2While inhaling, tighten your abdominals and glutes. Simultaneously curl your torso as you do when performing a sit-up and press the barbell to an overhead position while exhaling. Tip: Use your arms to push the barbell out as you perform this exercise while still focusing on the abdominal muscles.
  3. 3Lower your upper body back down to the starting position while bringing the barbell back down to your torso. Remember to breathe in while lowering the body.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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