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Abs · Intermediate

Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-up

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using dumbbells, with emphasis on the obliques.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsObliques

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with knees bent, feet planted, and one dumbbell held above the chest with both arms straight.
  2. 02Brace the abdominals and sit up while keeping the dumbbell away from the chest and the neck relaxed.
  3. 03Rotate the rib cage toward one knee as the straight arms guide the dumbbell toward that side.
  4. 04Return through center and lower to the floor under control without dropping the arms or losing abdominal tension.
  5. 05Repeat toward the opposite knee and continue alternating sides.

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