Weighted Sit Up

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About

Strengthen your upper abs and hip flexors by increasing resistance.

How to Weighted Sit Up

Starting Position

Sit with your knees up and lean your upper body slightly back while holding the weight against your chest.

Proper Form

1. Lift your upper body using your abdominal strength.

2. Slowly come down and repeat.

Breathing Technique

Breathe out when you go up, and breathe in when you go down.

Precautions

1. Please come down slowly to avoid bending your waist abruptly.

2. Avoid using excessive weight.

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How to Weighted Sit Up

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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Weighted Sit Up

About

How to Weighted Sit Up

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Weighted Sit Up Related Reading

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