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EZ Bar Legs Side Pull In Sit-up

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using an EZ bar, with emphasis on the abdominals.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsObliquesHip Flexors

Equipment

Ez Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie face up holding the EZ bar steadily above the chest and extend both legs.
  2. 02Brace the abs and angle the lifted legs toward one side.
  3. 03Curl the ribs toward the pelvis while drawing the legs diagonally toward the same side.
  4. 04Pause without swinging the bar, then lower shoulders and legs together under control.
  5. 05Alternate the leg angle evenly while keeping the lower back controlled.

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