Otis-Up
Expert Advice
Coordinate your breath with the movement, exhaling as you lift the weight and inhaling as you lower it, to help stabilize your core throughout the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a weight to your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your torso and the weight up towards your knees.
- Lower your torso and the weight back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Otis-Up primarily targets the Quads, Abs, Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Weighted. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads25%
Abs25%
Shoulders25%
Secondary
Chest13%
Triceps13%
Equipment
Weighted
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Otis-Up work?
Otis-Up primarily targets the Quads, Abs, Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Chest, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Weighted.
How many sets and reps should I do for Otis-Up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Otis-Up suitable for beginners?
Otis-Up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
