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How to do Band Push Sit-up

The band push sit-up is an abdominal exercise that incorporates resistance from a band to increase the challenge on the core muscles. It also engages the shoulders and chest as stabilizers during the movement.

Band Push Sit-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Shoulders and Chest
Equipment
Band
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Band Push Sit-up, step by step

  1. Attach the band securely to a stable anchor point.
  2. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  3. Hold the band with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  4. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Band Push Sit-up works your abs as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and chest.

Track Band Push Sit-up in SPLYT

Band Push Sit-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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