Long Lever Decline Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Decline Sit-up with Legs Extended
How to: Long Lever Decline Sit-up
- Lie back on a decline bench with your feet secured.
- With your arms crossed over your chest or hands behind your neck, engage your core.
- Slowly lift your upper body towards your thighs, keeping your back rounded.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of using core strength.
- Not engaging the core throughout the exercise.
- Not controlling the descent.
Modifications
- Use a less steep decline to make the exercise easier.
- Perform the exercise with knees bent to reduce strain.
Tips
- Ensure your back is pressed to the decline bench throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled movements rather than rushed reps.
- Engage your core before initiating the sit-up.
Long Lever Decline Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
abs
strength
sit-up
core
decline
body weight