Sit Up (Weighted)

strength / isolation

Intermediate
Sit Up (Weighted)

strength / isolation

Intermediate

Getting Started


  • 1

    Start by lying flat on your back on an exercise mat with your hands behind your head.

  • 2

    Place a weight plate on your stomach and hold it in place with your hands.

  • 3

    Keeping your lower back pressed into the mat, use your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body until it is at least 45 degrees from the ground.

  • 4

    Hold for a few seconds and then lower your body back to the mat.

  • 5

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Primary
Secondary
ShouldersLower backAbs