Dumbbell Straight-Arm Twisting Sit-Up
The sit-up with one dumbbell held by its ends on straight arms, the torso turning as it rises so the bell finishes over one shoulder; sides alternate.
How to do it
Setup
Lying back, knees soft, a dumbbell gripped by its ends in both hands, arms straight up from the shoulders.
Steps
- Sit up and turn the torso, carrying the bell up past one shoulder.
- Keep the elbows locked and the heels down.
- Roll back down through the middle; turn the other way next rep.
Common mistakes
Turning only the arms: the ribs and shoulders turn with the bell. Hips rolling off the floor with the twist: keep them square. Swinging the bell to one side for momentum: turn at the speed you rise.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale returning.
