Decline Sit-Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Decline Crunch, Decline Sit-up with Legs Elevated
How to: Decline Sit-Up
- Secure your feet at the end of a decline bench.
- Lie back on the bench with your arms crossed over your chest or locked behind your neck.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your lower body in a controlled motion.
- Lower back down slowly until your shoulders touch the bench.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling on the neck instead of engaging core muscles.
- Not fully extending back to the starting position.
Modifications
- Perform on a flat surface instead of a decline bench.
- Reduce the range of motion if you feel discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your feet secured at the end of the decline bench for stability.
- Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift your torso rather than pushing with your legs.
- Control your descent to avoid straining your lower back.
Decline Sit-Up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
exercise
abdominals
decline
sit-up