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Weighted Sit-Up

Free Weights / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Weight Plates

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How to do Weighted Sit-Up:

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weighted sit-up is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors, lower back and shoulders ...more

weighted sit-up is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors, lower back and shoulders.

The only weighted sit-up equipment that you really need is the following: weight plates. There are however many different weighted sit-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of weighted sit-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper weighted sit-up form is easy with the step by step weighted sit-up instructions, weighted sit-up tips, and the instructional weighted sit-up technique video on this page. weighted sit-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the weighted sit-up video, learn how to do the weighted sit-up, and then be sure and browse through the weighted sit-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Focus on form before you go for heavy weight.
  2. Have one fluid motion as you lift, don't be jerky.
  3. If you need to have a partner hold your feet down or place them under a restraint.

Variations

  1. Sit-Up
  2. Weighted Crunch

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Weight Plates

Tips

  1. Focus on form before you go for heavy weight.
  2. Have one fluid motion as you lift, don't be jerky.
  3. If you need to have a partner hold your feet down or place them under a restraint.

Variations

  1. Sit-Up
  2. Weighted Crunch

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation