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Barbell Situp

Hold the bar with a slightly wider than shoulder width grip. Push the bar up toward the ceiling and maintain that elbow extension. Flex your abs and sit-up. Aim to get your torso vertical while maintaining the barbell overhead.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

abs

Muscles

Muscles worked

abs
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Situp work?

The Barbell Situp works abs.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Situp?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Situp good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Situp to a workout?

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