Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands
- 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.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do weighted sit-ups - with bands work?
Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands primarily works the abs.
What equipment do I need for weighted sit-ups - with bands?
The source dataset does not record equipment for weighted sit-ups - with bands. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands: is it suitable for beginners?
Weighted Sit-Ups - With Bands is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of weighted sit-ups - with bands?
Frog Sit-Ups, Weighted Ball Side Bend, Butt-Ups train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my weighted sit-ups - with bands reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; weighted sit-ups - with bands can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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