Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Twisting Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a dumbbell with both hands above your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body off the ground while twisting your torso to the right, bringing the dumbbell toward your right knee.
- Lower back down slowly and repeat on the other side to complete one repetition.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Not fully engaging the core.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up without a dumbbell to reduce difficulty.
- Limit the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your head or neck; use your core instead.
- Perform the movement slowly to maximize muscle activation.
Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
twist
sit-up
dumbbell