Decline Sit-up
- Intermediate
- Gym
The decline sit-up hooks your feet under the pads of a decline bench and lowers your torso back before curling up toward your knees. The downward angle works the abs through a longer stretch and a longer curl. Intermediate lifters use it in the gym for reps, as a main exercise or a finisher.
- Muscles
- Abs
- Equipment
- Bench
- Logged as
- Reps
How to
- Hook your feet under the pads of a decline bench.
- Lower your torso back with control.
- Curl up toward your knees using your abs.
- Lower slowly back down without dropping.
Form cues
- Cross your arms over your chest or ears.
- Exhale sharply on the way up.
- Keep your neck relaxed and chin slightly tucked.
Common mistakes
- Arms swing to create momentum. Keep your arms still across your chest.
- Torso drops back without control. Lower your torso back at a slow, steady pace.
- Neck gets yanked forward each rep. Keep your neck neutral and eyes forward.
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