How to Do Barbell Situp

Barbell Situp is a core exercise using barbell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Situp

  1. 01Lie on the floor with knees bent and hold a barbell directly over the chest with arms locked out.
  2. 02Engage the core and curl the torso off the floor while simultaneously pushing the barbell toward the ceiling.
  3. 03Continue the situp until the torso is vertical and the barbell is directly overhead.
  4. 04Lower the spine back to the floor one vertebra at a time while maintaining straight arms.
  5. 05Keep the feet glued to the floor and avoid using momentum to lift the weight.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Situp

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the barbell directly over the shoulder joints throughout the situp to prevent the weight from pulling the torso forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Situp questions

What muscles does Barbell Situp work?

Barbell Situp is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Situp correctly?

Lie on the floor with knees bent and hold a barbell directly over the chest with arms locked out. Engage the core and curl the torso off the floor while simultaneously pushing the barbell toward the ceiling. Continue the situp until the torso is vertical and the barbell is directly overhead. Lower the spine back to the floor one vertebra at a time while maintaining straight arms. Keep the feet glued to the floor and avoid using momentum to lift the weight.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Situp?

Keep the barbell directly over the shoulder joints throughout the situp to prevent the weight from pulling the torso forward.

Is Barbell Situp suitable for beginners?

Barbell Situp is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Situp?

Barbell Situp uses barbell.

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