Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit Up
Description
The dumbbell decline overhead sit up performs decline sit ups while holding a dumbbell overhead with both hands. The decline angle increases the range of motion while the overhead dumbbell adds significant load and an anti-extension challenge to the core. It is a strong loaded ab exercise.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit Up Instructions
- Set a bench to a decline angle and secure your feet on the foot pads.
- Lie back with a single dumbbell held with both hands overhead.
- Extend your arms straight overhead with elbows locked.
- Brace your abs hard.
- Sit up by crunching the abs and lifting your shoulders off the bench.
- Continue until your torso is upright with arms still overhead.
- Maintain straight arms throughout with the dumbbell overhead.
- Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control.
Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit Up Form & Visual
Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit Up Benefits
- Heavy loaded ab work
- Decline angle extends range of motion
- Strong anti-extension core challenge
- Builds ab strength with progressive overload
- Trains the full ab range
- Useful for ab specialization
Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
