CoopersGuns Health, Fitness & BodyBuilding http://www.coopersguns.com advancement in training through intelligent research Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 en Alternate Sit-up on Bench http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/abdominals/alternate-sit-up-on-bench/ http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/abdominals/alternate-sit-up-on-bench/#comments Wed, 31 May 2006 18:57:19 +0000 Phil News http://www.coopersguns.com/exercise-encyclopedia/abdominals/alternate-sit-up-on-bench/ Instructions Lie back on the bench with your hand on your head Sit straight up Half way through the motion twist at the trunk Reach your elbow across to the opposite knee Twist back to centre and lower yourself so your upper back touches the bench Repeat with other side All [...]]]>
Muscles Used

Instructions

  • Lie back on the bench with your hand on your head
  • Sit straight up
  • Half way through the motion twist at the trunk
  • Reach your elbow across to the opposite knee
  • Twist back to centre and lower yourself so your upper back touches the bench
  • Repeat with other side
  • All movement should be generated by your abs, try to minimize the use of the hip flexors

Muscles involved

  • Rectus Abdominis
  • Iliopsoas
  • Obliques
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