Weighted Sit-Up

Danish: Sit-up med vægt

Movement pattern

Hip flexion, Spinal flexion

Equipment

Added load (dip belt / weight vest / held weight)

Main muscles

Iliacus, Psoas major, Rectus abdominis

Also works

External abdominal oblique, Internal abdominal oblique

Stabilisers

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Muscle groups

Hip flexors, Abdominals

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound, pull

Load

Bodyweight, load can be added

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Lower back / trunk: moderate

Related exercises

Belongs to: Sit-Up

Alternatives: Sit-Up

Variation of: Sit-Up

Harder version of: Sit-Up

Opposing movement: Weighted Back Extension

Other names

Also called: Sit Ups (Weighted), Sit-Ups (Weighted), Situp (Weighted), Weighted Sit Up, Weighted Sit Ups, Weighted Sit-Ups, Weighted Situp

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