Press Sit-Up

Abdominals

Press Sit-Up

LevelExpert EquipmentBarbell MechanicCompound ForcePush

An advanced core exercise that combines a sit-up with an overhead press of a barbell, training the abs along with the chest, shoulders and triceps.

Strength

Primary musclesAbdominals

Secondary musclesChest Shoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 25 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 18–31 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked12 %

Effort during a set7.2 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a light barbell above your chest with straight arms.
2Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder width.
3Brace your abs and keep your ribs down.

How to perform

1Lower the bar to your chest while staying lying down.
2Press the bar up to straight arms above you.
3Keeping the bar overhead, curl your torso up into a full sit-up.
4Lower your torso under control, then bring the bar back to your chest.
5Repeat the sequence for each repetition.