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Press Sit-Up

Press Sit-Up is an expert compound barbell exercise that mainly works your abs, with help from your chest, shoulders and triceps.

💪 Abs🏋️ Barbell📈 Expert🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Press Sit-Up: starting position
Starting position
Press Sit-Up: end position
End position

How to do the press sit-up

  1. To begin, lie down on a bench with a barbell resting on your chest. Position your legs so they are secure on the extension of the abdominal bench. This is the starting position.
  2. While inhaling, tighten your abdominals and glutes. Simultaneously curl your torso as you do when performing a sit-up and press the barbell to an overhead position while exhaling. Tip: Use your arms to push the barbell out as you perform this exercise while still focusing on the abdominal muscles.
  3. Lower your upper body back down to the starting position while bringing the barbell back down to your torso. Remember to breathe in while lowering the body.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: AbsSecondary: ChestSecondary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the press sit-up work?

It mainly works your abs; your chest, shoulders and triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of press sit-up should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the press sit-up good for beginners?

It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.

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