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Abs · Intermediate

Bench Full Ab Curl Up

Full bench curl-up from supine to seated for abdominal and hip-flexor strength.

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Bench Full Ab Curl Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

AbsHip Flexors

Equipment

Bench

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back on the bench with your knees bent, feet secured, and hands crossed over your chest.
  2. 02Brace your abdomen, keep your neck relaxed, and begin curling your head and shoulders from the bench.
  3. 03Continue rolling your spine upward until you reach a tall seated position without throwing your arms or pulling your head.
  4. 04Pause upright with your trunk controlled and feet remaining secure.
  5. 05Lower to the bench slowly, controlling the spine segment by segment before the next repetition.

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