Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Chest.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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