Incline twisting sit-up

How to do it

1. 1Set an incline bench to a 45‑degree angle.
2. 2Lie on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
3. 3Place your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
4. 4Brace your core and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward.
5. 5As you sit up, rotate your torso to one side, bringing the elbow toward the opposite knee.
6. 6Pause briefly at the top, then lower your upper body slowly back to the starting position.
7. 7Repeat the movement, this time rotating to the other side.
8. 8Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.