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Dumbbell overhead sit-up

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie back holding a light dumbbell straight up over your chest.
  2. Sit all the way up, keeping the dumbbell overhead
  3. Roll back down slowly

Muscles worked

Dumbbell overhead sit-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

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