Barbell Press Sit Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoids, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Triceps Brachii, Obliques, Pectoralis Major, Quadriceps, Deltoid Lateral, Sartorius, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
How to: Barbell Press Sit Up
- Lie down on your back on a bench with your feet secured.
- Hold the barbell over your chest with both hands.
- Lift your upper body towards your knees while pressing the barbell upward.
- Lower back carefully to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back excessively.
- Lifting the barbell too quickly.
- Not fully extending the arms.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise without a barbell.
- Perform the exercise on a stability ball for more support.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your back flat against the bench.
- Avoid using too much momentum when pressing the barbell.
Barbell Press Sit Up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdominal
upper body
barbell
stability