How to Do Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting 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 Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up

  1. 01Lie supine with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell with both hands directly over the chest with straight arms.
  2. 02Flex the spine to sit up, simultaneously rotating the torso to bring the dumbbell toward the outside of the left hip.
  3. 03Inhale as you reverse the movement to return the shoulder blades to the floor.
  4. 04Repeat the sit up on the opposite side, driving the dumbbell toward the outside of the right hip.
  5. 05Maintain straight elbows and keep the heels glued to the floor throughout the repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting 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

Prevent the dumbbell from swinging by initiating the rotation from the obliques rather than the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up work?

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting 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 Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up correctly?

Lie supine with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell with both hands directly over the chest with straight arms. Flex the spine to sit up, simultaneously rotating the torso to bring the dumbbell toward the outside of the left hip. Inhale as you reverse the movement to return the shoulder blades to the floor. Repeat the sit up on the opposite side, driving the dumbbell toward the outside of the right hip. Maintain straight elbows and keep the heels glued to the floor throughout the repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up?

Prevent the dumbbell from swinging by initiating the rotation from the obliques rather than the shoulder joint.

Is Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up?

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit Up uses dumbbell.

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