Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Obliques, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
How to: Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit-up
- Sit on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly, maintaining a straight spine.
- Perform a sit-up by curling your torso towards your knees while pressing the dumbbells overhead.
- Lower back down while bringing the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Using momentum instead of controlled motion.
- Failing to engage the core properly.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if your strength is limited.
- Perform the press without the sit-up for a lower intensity version.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Lift the dumbbells shoulder-height during the press.
Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
dumbbell
shoulders
abs
intermediate