Dumbbell Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Abdominal Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Sit up
- Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold a dumbbell close to your chest with both hands.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly until your back is at about a 45-degree angle to the floor.
- Bring your torso up to your knees while keeping the dumbbell close to your chest.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands during the sit-up.
- Not engaging the core throughout the movement.
- Swinging the body rather than using controlled muscle contractions.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up with knees bent and feet on the ground.
- Reduce the weight of the dumbbell.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine while performing the sit-up.
- Control the movement and avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out as you lift and breathe in as you lower.
Dumbbell Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
dumbbell
beginner
waist