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Decline Sit-up

Expert Advice

Control your descent to avoid strain on the lower back and to maximize engagement of the abdominal muscles.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Secure your legs at the top of a decline bench and lie down.
  2. Place your hands across your chest or behind your head.
  3. Contract your abs to raise your upper body towards your thighs.
  4. Lower yourself back down, under control, to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads100%
Secondary
100%Quads
Equipment
Special Bench
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength