Raising and lowering the upper body in an inclined supine position (trunk bend) ► sit up

Partner work

1 trainee & 1 helper ► Note change of position
(= double the time required; for lesson planner see Organisation Kraft: Info button Execution)

Exerciser: Lie on your back on the inclined long bench, legs bent, arms folded across your chest, raise and lower your upper body (trunk bend).
Partner: Kneel on the swinging box and hold the feet of the active participant.

Attention:
Do not lower your upper body completely and do not raise it too far (constant tension); head in a neutral position (no double chin).

Lighten:
Hold your arms in front of you; reduce the bench incline.

Harden:
Place your arms at an angle next to your head or even stretch them vertically upwards (in front of you); increase the bench incline; add weight (hold onto your chest).

Variant:
Change the distance between your feet and buttocks.

1 vaulting box
1 long bench

1 weight disc/dumbbell/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)