Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up

How to do it

Count three seconds on the descent to keep constant tension on the abdominals.

1. 1

   Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet anchored.

2. 2

   Hold a dumbbell with both hands directly above your chest, arms fully extended.

3. 3

   Engage your core and lift your torso up towards your knees, keeping the dumbbell overhead.

4. 4

   Slowly lower back down to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Jerking the torso up with hip flexor swing
• ✕Feet pulling free from the anchor point
• ✕Head bouncing off the floor at the bottom