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Dumbbell Turkish Sit-Up

Abdominal flexion drill emphasizing controlled reps and steady pelvis position.

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Dumbbell Turkish Sit-Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CoreShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 8 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with one dumbbell locked above the shoulder, the same-side knee bent, and the opposite arm on the floor.
  2. 02Keep your eyes on the dumbbell, press through the planted foot, and roll onto the opposite forearm.
  3. 03Continue pressing through the forearm or hand until your torso reaches a tall seated position beneath the vertical weight.
  4. 04Pause with the elbow locked, shoulder active, chest lifted, and dumbbell stacked securely over the shoulder.
  5. 05Reverse the sequence slowly to the forearm and then the floor, keeping the dumbbell vertical throughout.

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