Decline Oblique Crunch

This version of a decline crunch isolates the oblique (side) muscles of the abs.

EQUIPMENT

Body, Decline Bench

PRIMARY MUSCLES

Abdominals

SECONDARY MUSCLES

  • Lie on a decline bench face up.
  • Place your feet securely under the pads.
  • Place your hands either across your chest or on either side of your head (over your ears).
  • Raise your shoulders and chest up keeping your back straight and bring your left elbow to your right knee, slowly crunching your abs.
  • Pause for a moment and then return to the starting position.
  • Lay fully back and repeat with your right elbow to your left knee.

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