Bodyweight Crunch with Press on Situp Bench
Combines a crunch with an overhead or forward press for greater core and shoulder demand.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs. Secondary: shoulders, core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~5 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on the sit-up bench with arms ready to press.
- Crunch the shoulders off the bench while pressing the arms upward or forward.
- Squeeze the abs at the top.
- Lower with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Sit-up Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Combines a crunch with an overhead or forward press for greater core and shoulder demand.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum from the arms to lift the torso.
Make it harder
Slow the tempo or add a pause at the top.
Make it easier
Perform the crunch without the press.
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch and press, inhale as you lower.
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