Incline bench barbell sit-up (overhead press)

Abs

• Target muscles: abs, shoulders, chest
• Equipment: barbell
• Level: advanced

How to do it

1. Lie on the incline bench with your head down, feet secured under the rollers, lower back pressed against the pad.
2. Grip the bar overhand and hold it at your chest.
3. Bracing your abs, sit your torso up to a vertical position.
4. At the top, press the bar overhead to straight arms.
5. Lower the bar back to your chest and lie back down under control.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Swap it for

• barbell leg twist press
• Kettlebell bent press
• resistance band horizontal pallof press

Easier

• barbell leg twist press
• resistance band horizontal pallof press
• Horizontal Band Pallof Press
• Vertical Band Pallof Press