incline twisting sit-up

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

abs

How to perform

1. 1

   Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.

2. 2

   Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.

3. 3

   Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.

4. 4

   Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward.

5. 5

   As you curl up, twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.

6. 6

   Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

7. 7

   Repeat the movement, this time twisting your torso to the other side.

8. 8

   Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.