Lever Decline Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lever Sit-up
How to: Lever Decline Sit up
- Adjust the machine for your height and set the desired weight.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the padded support.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place them at your sides for assistance.
- Contract your abs and lift your torso towards your knees using controlled movements.
- Lower yourself back to the starting position slowly and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Caving in the lower back during the lift.
- Not fully engaging the abdominal muscles.
- Rushing through the movement rather than performing it slowly and controlled.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up with feet anchored for additional support.
- Reduce the weight used on the leverage machine if new to the exercise.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maximize effectiveness.
- Avoid using momentum; control your ascent and descent.
- Breathe out as you lift and in as you lower your body.
Lever Decline Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdomen
exercise machine
intermediate
rectus abdominis