Press Sit-Up

Build abs strength with this focused barbell lift.

This hybrid move combines a sit-up with an overhead press. It engages your core while building upper-body control using a light barbell.

Instructions

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and a barbell resting across your chest.
  2. Brace your core and glutes, then sit up while pressing the bar overhead.
  3. Extend your arms fully at the top while keeping the bar stable.
  4. Lower yourself and the bar simultaneously with control.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.