Decline Twisting Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Twisting Decline Sit-up
How to: Decline Twisting Sit up
- Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees while twisting your torso to one side.
- Return to the starting position and repeat, alternating sides.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift instead of engaging the core.
- Allowing the knees to come up instead of keeping them steady.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up without twisting for a simplified version.
- Use a stability ball for more support.
Tips
- Focus on maintaining control throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on the neck; keep your hands lightly supporting your head.
Tags
core
abdominal
strength
waist
sit-up
twisting