EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up
Strengthen obliques & core! Combine a sit-up with an Ez-Bar pull for a challenging, effective workout.
The EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the biceps. You'll need: ez curl bar or weight plates.
Required Equipment
EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Obliques; Biceps (biceps brachii)
EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up
Instructions for Ez Bar Legs Side Pull in Sit Up:
Start by lying on your back with the Ez bar placed on the ground to one side of you, within reach of your arms. Ensure the bar has the appropriate weight loaded for your level of strength and experience.
Keep your legs together and bent at the knees, with your feet flat on the floor.
Engage your core and hold the Ez bar with both hands, keeping your grip close to the weights for better control.
Now, perform a sit-up by lifting your upper body towards your knees while simultaneously pulling the Ez bar across your body towards the opposite side, engaging your obliques.
Once your torso is at the peak of the sit-up and the Ez bar is on the side opposite to where you started, slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position while moving the Ez bar back to the initial side.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions, making sure to keep the movement controlled and to use your core strength to perform the exercise and not momentum.
Please note: It is essential to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to minimize risk of injury and maximize effectiveness. If you're new to this exercise, consider consulting a fitness professional to ensure that you are performing it correctly.
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EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up FAQs
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up work?
The EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up mainly works the core, with help from the biceps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up?
Ez curl bar or weight plates.
Is the EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some EZ-Bar Side Leg Pull-In Sit-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the EZ-Bar Kneeling Roll-Out, Barbell Side-Bend, Elbow to Knee Sit-Up and EZ-Bar Seated Curl.
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