Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-up
Expert Advice
Ensure you twist fully to engage your obliques, but maintain control to prevent any strain on your lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell with both hands straight above your chest.
- Perform a sit-up, keeping your arms straight and the dumbbell overhead.
- At the top of the sit-up, twist your torso to the right, moving the dumbbell towards the right side.
- Return to the center and slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement, this time twisting to the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary

Abs100%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength