Dumbbell Decline Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Decline Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Decline Sit up
- Start by lying down on a decline bench with a dumbbell held at your chest.
- Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your upper body towards your legs.
- Pause at the top of the movement before slowly lowering back down to the start position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the neck or head instead of engaging the core.
- Using excessive momentum to complete the sit-up.
- Not maintaining proper alignment on the bench.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up without weights until comfortable.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing strain.
Tips
- Control your movements to ensure maximum engagement of the core muscles.
- Keep your back flat against the bench while performing the exercise.
- Start with a lighter dumbbell to master the form before increasing weight.
Dumbbell Decline Sit up Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
dumbbell
waist
fitness