Barbell Press Sit-up

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Learn how to do the Barbell Press Sit-up with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders, Chest.

Barbell Press Sit-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Press Sit-up

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Press Sit-up with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on your chest.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Press Sit-up Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

shoulderschest

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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