Weight overhead, full sit-up, full payoff.
Keep the weight locked overhead, don't let your arms swing forward to cheat.
The Overhead Weighted Sit Up isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.
The Overhead Weighted Sit Up primarily works the Core.
Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.
For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.
