Dumbbell Sit-Up
The full floor sit-up with one dumbbell held upright against the chest in both hands.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, knees bent, heels down, one dumbbell held upright on the chest, elbows in.
Steps
- Curl up until the elbows meet the knees.
- Keep the bell tight to the chest; it rides with you.
- Roll back down until the shoulders touch the floor.
Common mistakes
Pushing the bell forward to get up: it stays glued to the chest. Feet sliding or lifting: set the heels close and press them down. Flopping back to the floor: lower slower than you rise.
Breathing
Exhale sitting up, inhale rolling down.
