Incline Twisting Sit-Up
Sculpt your abs with the Incline Twisting Sit-Up! Target obliques & build core strength. A challenging twist on a classic exercise.
The Incline Twisting Sit-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: incline bench.
Required Equipment
Incline Twisting Sit-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Incline Twisting Sit-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Incline Twisting Sit-Up
Begin by positioning yourself on an incline bench, with your feet secured at the top end.
Lie down so that your back is flat against the bench and place your hands lightly on the sides of your head to support your neck – do not pull on your neck during the movement.
In a controlled manner, lift your upper body as in a standard sit-up, twisting your torso to the right as you come up. Your left elbow should move towards your right knee.
At the top of the movement, you should be in a position with your torso twisted, facing diagonally upwards toward your bent knee.
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position along the same path.
Repeat the same movement, but this time twist to the left, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
Alternate sides with each repetition to ensure balanced development of the oblique muscles on both sides of the abdomen.
Continue for the desired number of repetitions and sets, maintaining good form throughout the exercise.
Remember to breathe regularly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you lift and twist, and inhaling as you lower back to the starting position. Adjust the angle of the incline bench according to your comfort and level of fitness – a higher incline increases the difficulty.
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Incline Twisting Sit-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Incline Twisting Sit-Up work?
The Incline Twisting Sit-Up mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Incline Twisting Sit-Up?
Incline bench.
Is the Incline Twisting 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 Incline Twisting Sit-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 45-Degree Twisting Bicycle-Crunch, Crossed Body Sit-Up Twist, Decline Crunch and Decline Sit-Up.
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