Otis Up
Description
The Otis-up is a compound core exercise that combines a weighted sit-up with an overhead press at the top position. You hold a weight plate or dumbbell, sit up, then press the weight overhead before lowering back down. It builds ab strength and shoulder pressing power in one movement.
Equipment Required
Otis Up Instructions
- Lie on the floor with knees bent, feet flat. Hold a weight plate or dumbbell at your chest.
- Sit up by flexing your spine, bringing your chest toward your knees.
- At the top of the sit-up, press the weight overhead to lockout.
- Lower the weight back to your chest.
- Lower your torso back to the floor under control.
- That is one rep. Continue fluidly.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 8 to 12 reps.
- Keep feet anchored if needed.
Otis Up Form & Visual
Otis Up Benefits
- Combines sit-up with overhead press
- Builds abs and shoulders together
- Time-efficient compound exercise
- No bench needed
- Easy to scale by weight selection
- Engaging core-to-press combo
Otis Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Hip flexors
- Core
Otis Up Variations & Alternatives
- Weighted Decline Sit-Up
- Turkish Get-Up
- V-Up
- Sit-Up to Press (dumbbell)
- Med Ball Sit-Up to Throw
