Get-up Sit-up
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders
Get-up Sit-up focuses on Abs, Shoulders, with Glutes, Obliques, Lower Back, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Get-up Sit-up with proper form and technique.
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Lie on the floor and hold a dumbbell in one hand straight above your chest. One leg should be bent with your foot flat on the floor.
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Initiating the move in your abs, curl up while keeping the dumbbell overhead. Pause, and then return to the floor.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Get-up Sit-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Don't use momentum. Sit up by contracting your core.
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Slowly lower your body back to floor.
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Use a full range of motion and sit up as far as possible while keeping the dumbbell overhead at all times.
Secondary Muscles
While Get-up Sit-up primarily targets Abs, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Obliques, Lower Back, Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Get-up Sit-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Get-up Sit-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
