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Abs

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Person doing a band push sit-up on a mat with the band held overhead

10 August 20263 min read

What Muscles the Band Push Sit-up Actually Works

The band push sit-up is a loaded sit-up variation that trains the abs first, with the shoulders and chest helping. This page explains where the work goes and how the band changes the rep.

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Person doing a band push sit-up on a mat with knees bent and band anchored overhead

6 August 20265 min read

How to Do the Band Push Sit-up

Set the band tight, curl up under control, and keep the rep in your abs. Learn what a clean rep feels like and where form usually breaks.

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