Press Sit-Up
The Press Sit-Up is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the abdominals, with the chest, shoulders, and triceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for advanced lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
expertMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.