Decline Twisting Sit-Up
This version of a decline crunch isolates the oblique (side) muscles of the abs.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Decline bench
- Muscle groups
- Abdominals
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
How to perform this exercise
- 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.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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