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Exercise 0495 · REF 9ZGZuOD

Incline Twisting Sit-Up exercise animation

Incline Twisting Sit-Up

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Doing a twisting sit-up on an incline bench adds resistance from the angle on top of the rotational demand a standard twisting sit-up already places on the obliques. The incline makes the hip flexors work harder too, which is worth knowing if the goal is really the obliques rather than raw difficulty.

How to Do the Incline Twisting Sit-Up

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
  3. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  4. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward.
  5. As you curl up, twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat the movement, this time twisting your torso to the other side.
  8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Incline Twisting Sit-Up primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Incline Twisting Sit-Up work?
The Incline Twisting Sit-Up primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Incline Twisting Sit-Up?
The Incline Twisting Sit-Up is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Incline Twisting Sit-Up?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.