Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up

Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by laying flat on your back with a dumbbell in both hands, arms extended towards the ceiling
  • 2Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor while keeping your arms extended
  • 3Your goal is to reach a sitting position, with arms still extended
  • 4Lower yourself back to the starting position in a controlled manner
  • 5Repeat the process for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight throughout the exercise
  • The movement should be slow and controlled, avoid jerking your body
  • Keep your gaze fixed forward, don't strain your neck by looking up too much
  • Maintain a firm grip on the dumbbell

Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs