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Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands

How to do the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Abs

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Equipment

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Step by step

How to do the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands

  1. 1

    Start out by strapping the bands around the base of the decline bench. Place the handles towards the inside of the decline bench so that when lying down, you can reach for both of them.

  2. 2

    Position your legs through the decline machine until they are secured. Now reach for the exercise bands with both hands. Use a pronated (palms forward) grip to grasp the handles. Position them near your collar bone and rotate your wrist to a neutral grip (palms facing the torso). Note: Your arms should remain stationary throughout the exercise. This is the starting position.

  3. 3

    Move your torso upward until your upper body is perpendicular to the floor while exhaling. Hold the contraction for a second and lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands: common questions

What muscles does the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands work?

The Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands primarily works the Abs.

Is the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands suitable for beginners?

The Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

Is the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands a compound or isolation exercise?

The Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands with correct form?

Start out by strapping the bands around the base of the decline bench. Place the handles towards the inside of the decline bench so that when lying down, you can reach for both of them. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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