Which muscles does the sit up (weighted) work?

The sit up (weighted) mainly works your abs. It also involves your hip flexors.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the sit up (weighted) in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Sit Up (Weighted): how to do it and muscles worked

The sit up (weighted) mainly works your abs, with help from your hip flexors. You need a weight plate.

Muscles worked

Main

Helping

Hip flexors

How to do the sit up (weighted)

1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, hugging a weight plate against your chest with both hands.
2
Curl your upper body up until you are sitting upright, keeping the plate close to your chest.
3
Lower slowly back to the floor without dropping. Breathe out as you sit up and in as you lower.

Form tip: Pick a plate you can lift without jerking, and keep your feet planted; ask a partner to hold your feet if they lift.

Common questions

Which muscles does the sit up (weighted) work?: The sit up (weighted) mainly works your abs. It also involves your hip flexors.
What equipment do I need for the sit up (weighted)?: You need a weight plate.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the sit up (weighted) in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.