Dumbbell Overhead Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques, Transverse Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Overhead Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Overhead Sit up
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell above your chest with arms extended.
- Engaging your core, lift your upper body towards your knees while keeping the dumbbell overhead.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting too fast, leading to uncontrolled movements.
- Not engaging the core, which can strain the back.
- Pulling on the neck while lifting the body.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Use an exercise ball for added support while performing the sit-up.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; control the movement to maximize effectiveness.
- Breathe out as you lift and in as you lower.
Dumbbell Overhead Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
stability
dumbbell
sit-up