How to do Weighted Sit-Ups With Twist

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Instruction

Preparation

  1. Lie flat on an inclined exercise bench and hook both feet behind the bar at the top of the bench.
  2. Place a weighted plate over your chest and secure it with both hands.

Execution

  1. Raise your torso off the bench toward the direction of your knees and then lower yourself back down. Do this a few times.
  2. Raise your upper body as you twist to the left and then lower yourself back down. Do this a few times.
  3. Raise your upper body as you twist to your right this time and then lower yourself back down. Do the same number on this side.

Return

Go back to your original position.

Repeat

 
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