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Incline twisting sit-up

Intermediate

Incline twisting sit-up is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
  3. 3Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  4. 4Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward.
  5. 5As you curl up, twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat the movement, this time twisting your torso to the other side.
  8. 8Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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  • Jackknife sit-upBodyweight
  • Arms overhead full sit-upBodyweight
  • Flexion leg sit up (bent knee)Bodyweight
  • Flexion leg sit up (straight arm)Bodyweight
  • Weighted decline sit-upWeight plate

Easier variations

  • Assisted sit-upMachine
  • 3/4 sit-upBodyweight
  • Sit-upBodyweight
  • Half sit-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Janda sit-upBodyweight
  • Weighted decline sit-upWeight plate
  • Decline sit-upBodyweight
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