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How to do Barbell Press Sit-up

The barbell press sit-up is an advanced abdominal exercise that combines a traditional sit-up with a barbell press, engaging the abs, shoulders, and chest. It requires significant core strength, coordination, and balance to safely press the barbell while performing the sit-up motion.

Barbell Press Sit-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Shoulders and Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Advanced
Category
Abs

How to do Barbell Press Sit-up, step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on your chest.
  3. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Barbell Press Sit-up in SPLYT

Barbell Press 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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