Barbell Press Sit Up
Description
The barbell press sit-up combines a weighted sit-up with an overhead barbell press at the top position. You hold a barbell at your chest, sit up, then press the bar overhead before lowering back down. It builds ab strength and overhead pressing power in one compound movement.
Equipment Required
Barbell Press Sit Up Instructions
- Lie on the floor with knees bent, feet anchored. Hold a barbell at your chest.
- Sit up by flexing your spine. Bring your chest toward your knees.
- At the top of the sit-up, press the barbell overhead to lockout.
- Lower the bar back to your chest.
- Lower your torso back to the floor under control.
- That is one rep.
- Use light to moderate weight. Aim for 8 to 12 reps.
- Keep feet anchored throughout.
Barbell Press Sit Up Form & Visual
Barbell Press Sit Up Benefits
- Combines sit-up with overhead press
- Builds abs and shoulders together
- Compound movement — time-efficient
- Different stimulus than either exercise alone
- Easy to scale by weight
- Engaging core-to-press combo
Barbell Press Sit Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Hip flexors
- Core
Barbell Press Sit Up Variations & Alternatives
- Otis-Up (plate version)
- Weighted Decline Sit-Up
- Turkish Get-Up
- Dumbbell Press Sit-Up
- Med Ball Press Sit-Up
