Strength

Otis-Up

The otis-up is a beginner strength exercise for your abs, using other.

Main muscles
Abs
Also works
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Otis-Up, starting position
Start
Otis-Up, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Secure your feet and lay back on the floor. Your knees should be bent. Hold a weight with both hands to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  2. Initiate the movement by flexing the hips and spine to raise your torso up from the ground.
  3. As you move up, press the weight up so that it is above your head at the top of the movement.
  4. Return the weight to your chest as you reverse the sit-up motion, ensuring not to go all the way down to the floor.

Alternatives to the otis-up

Ab Roller Other Crunches Body weight Reverse Crunch Body weight Standing Cable Wood Chop Cable Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars Other Russian Twist Body weight