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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our smith machine six pack abs exercises.

Smith Machine High Plate Sit Ups Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Amateur + Tough Middle Abdominals Upper Abdominals Mass / Size Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A smith machine and a plate weight
Equipment Guide Check out our top quality smith machines
Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

Smith Machine High Plate Sit Ups Technique Instructions

Smith Machine High Plate Sit Ups
Technique - Start by twisting the bar to remove it from the supports and lower it all the way down to the floor. Sit down on the floor in front of the bar and hook your feet underneath the center of the bar shoulder width apart. Slide back straightening your legs but keep a slight break in your knees. Grip the plate at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock extending it above your head until your arms are straight. Sit tall, keep your back straight and start the exercise when ready. Inhale as you lower your upper body back in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight and arms extended. Do not allow the plate or your back to touch the floor. Exhale as you sit back up into the starting position again keeping your arms straights. Do not use your feet to pull yourself back up as this will remove pressure from the abs muscles and decrease the overall benefits of the exercise.

Smith Machine High Plate Sit Ups Video