How to Do Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up is a core exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up

  1. 01Lie supine on the floor with knees bent and dumbbells held at the shoulders with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Perform a sit up by flexing the spine and lifting the torso until it is perpendicular to the ground.
  3. 03Press the dumbbells vertically until the elbows reach full extension overhead at the top of the sit up.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the shoulders while simultaneously rolling the spine back down to the floor.
  5. 05Exhale during the ascent and inhale as the shoulder blades touch the mat.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up

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

If the lower back arches off the floor as the dumbbells rise, narrow the elbow position to engage the serratus anterior.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up work?

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up correctly?

Lie supine on the floor with knees bent and dumbbells held at the shoulders with a neutral grip. Perform a sit up by flexing the spine and lifting the torso until it is perpendicular to the ground. Press the dumbbells vertically until the elbows reach full extension overhead at the top of the sit up. Lower the dumbbells back to the shoulders while simultaneously rolling the spine back down to the floor. Exhale during the ascent and inhale as the shoulder blades touch the mat.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up?

If the lower back arches off the floor as the dumbbells rise, narrow the elbow position to engage the serratus anterior.

Is Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up?

Dumbbell Close Grip Shoulder Press Sit Up uses dumbbell.

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