Weighted Decline Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Shoulders, Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Obliques, Serratus Anterior, Iliopsoas, Deltoid Lateral, Triceps Brachii, Deltoids, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.2
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Decline Ab Crunch
How to: Weighted Decline Sit-up
- Set the decline bench to a suitable angle and secure your feet.
- Lie back on the bench, holding the weight against your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your torso towards your knees, using controlled movements.
- Lower yourself back down until your shoulders are just above the bench.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Allowing the lower back to arch off the bench.
- Using momentum instead of engaging the abdominal muscles.
Modifications
- Use a less steep decline for easier performance.
- Reduce the weight until proper form can be maintained.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your back stays flat against the decline bench.
- Start with a light weight to maintain form.
Weighted Decline Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
abdominals
core
strength
weighted
decline
exercise