1. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs elevated and rested on a flat bench. Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms so the dumbbell is directly overhead.
2. Lie back on the floor, keeping your legs up on the bench and your arms extended, holding the dumbbell in the same position.
3. Engage your core and slowly perform a full sit-up, raising your torso towards your thighs while maintaining the arms fully extended with the dumbbell overhead.
4. Keep your eyes on the dumbbell to ensure it stays in the correct position, and ensure that your arms move parallel with your torso.
5. Once your torso is upright, pause for a second to maintain muscle tension.
6. Slowly lower your back to the starting position on the floor, keeping your arms straight and the dumbbell overhead.
7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Remember to breathe out as you perform the sit-up, and inhale as you lower yourself back down. Ensure that you select an appropriate weight for the dumbbell, as this exercise can be challenging, particularly for shoulder stability and core strength. Always perform the movement in a controlled manner to prevent injury.
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