This exercise involves lying on your back with a dumbbell held overhead, then performing a sit-up while keeping the weight stable. It targets the abdominal muscles and can also engage the shoulders and arms.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis
- Improves stability and balance
- Targets the shoulders and triceps
- Increases overall upper body strength
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight of the dumbbell
- Engages multiple muscle groups for a more efficient workout
- Can be done at home or in the gym with minimal equipment
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ground, bringing the dumbbell overhead towards your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Chest
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary