Dumbbell Overhead Sit-Up
A floor sit-up with one dumbbell held by its ends on straight arms that point at the ceiling the whole way up.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, knees slightly bent, heels down, one dumbbell held by both ends straight above the chest.
Steps
- Sit up with the arms locked and pointing at the ceiling.
- Finish upright with the bell straight over the head.
- Roll back down, the bell returning above the chest.
Common mistakes
Bell swinging forward to pull you up: the arms stay vertical. Elbows bending under the bell: lighter bell, locked arms. Heels lifting as you rise: slow down and press them into the floor.
Breathing
Exhale sitting up, inhale rolling down.
