How to do it
Dig your heels into the floor to anchor yourself during the sit-up.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a kettlebell at chest height with both hands.
- 2
Perform a sit-up, keeping the kettlebell close to your chest.
- 3
As you reach the top of the sit-up, press the kettlebell overhead with both hands.
- 4
Lower the kettlebell back to your chest as you return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the sit-up smoothly and use the momentum to help press the kettlebell overhead, but ensure you're not relying solely on momentum to complete the press.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the kettlebell drift from your chest
- ✕Pressing before fully sitting up
- ✕Arching the lower back at the bottom