How to do a sit-up dumbbell press

CoreDumbbellsBeginner

A sit-up finishing with an overhead dumbbell press — core, shoulders and a bit of everything.

How to do it

1Sit up holding the dumbbell at your chest
2At the top, press it overhead
3Lower the weight, then lower yourself with control

Common mistakes

×Using momentum to fling up
×Arching your back as you press overhead

Muscles worked

Core Chest Shoulders

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