Press Sit-Up
How to do the Press Sit-Up with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Barbell
How to do the Press Sit-Up
- 1
To begin, lie down on a bench with a barbell resting on your chest. Position your legs so they are secure on the extension of the abdominal bench. This is the starting position.
- 2
While inhaling, tighten your abdominals and glutes. Simultaneously curl your torso as you do when performing a sit-up and press the barbell to an overhead position while exhaling. Tip: Use your arms to push the barbell out as you perform this exercise while still focusing on the abdominal muscles.
- 3
Lower your upper body back down to the starting position while bringing the barbell back down to your torso. Remember to breathe in while lowering the body.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Every Press Sit-Up set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your abs volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
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