Exercise

Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands

Also known as: banded situp, weighted situp with bands, decline situp band, resistance band situp

Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands is a isolation exercise for the abdominals. Main target: upper abs. Equipment: bands.

EquipmentBands

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Start out by strapping the bands around the base of the decline bench. Place the handles towards the inside of the decline bench so that when lying down, you can reach for both of them.
Position your legs through the decline machine until they are secured. Now reach for the exercise bands with both hands. Use a pronated (palms forward) grip to grasp the handles. Position them near your collar bone and rotate your wrist to a neutral grip (palms facing the torso). Note: Your arms should remain stationary throughout the exercise. This is the starting position.
Move your torso upward until your upper body is perpendicular to the floor while exhaling. Hold the contraction for a second and lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.