Weighted Butterfly Sit-up
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Chest, Glutes
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and your knees open to the sides, forming a diamond shape with your legs.
- 2 Hold a single dumbbell or weight plate with both hands over your chest or extended behind your head.
- 3 Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor, bringing the weight forward and up towards your feet.
- 4 Continue to sit up until your torso is upright and the weight is near or past your feet.
- 5 Slowly reverse the movement, lowering your upper body back down to the starting position with control.
