barbell press sit-up
barbell press sit-up — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, shoulders, chest

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barbell press sit-up

Body part
waist
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulderschest

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on your chest.

  3. 3

    Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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