Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up with Legs on Bench.
A weighted sit-up variation where you hold a dumbbell extended overhead while your legs rest on a bench, increasing the load and lever arm on the abdominals throughout the movement. Placing the legs on the bench reduces hip-flexor involvement and shifts the emphasis to the rectus abdominis.
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The Dumbbell Overhead Sit-up with Legs on Bench is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.