Exercise

Press Sit-Up

Also known as: barbell press situp, press situp, situp with barbell press, weighted barbell situp, barbell press sit-up

Press Sit-Up is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: upper abs. Also works: middle chest, anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Upper abs

Secondary

Middle chest Anterior deltoid Triceps lateral head

How to do it

To begin, lie down on a bench with a barbell resting on your chest. Position your legs so they are secure on the extension of the abdominal bench. This is the starting position.
While inhaling, tighten your abdominals and glutes. Simultaneously curl your torso as you do when performing a sit-up and press the barbell to an overhead position while exhaling. Tip: Use your arms to push the barbell out as you perform this exercise while still focusing on the abdominal muscles.
Lower your upper body back down to the starting position while bringing the barbell back down to your torso. Remember to breathe in while lowering the body.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.