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Decline sit ups

An advanced abdominal exercise performed on a decline bench that increases resistance and difficulty compared to regular sit-ups, targeting the core muscles.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Lie on a decline bench with feet secured and knees bent. Place hands behind your head or across your chest. Curl your upper body toward your knees, engaging your core muscles. Lower back to starting position with control.

Starting Position

Lie supine on a decline bench with feet secured, knees bent, and hands positioned behind head or across chest.

Finishing Position

Upper body curled toward knees with core engaged, maintaining proper form throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Engage core, curl from upper body, control the movement, feel abdominal contraction

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, pulling on neck, incomplete range of motion, arching back

Progression Tips

Add weight, increase decline angle, try variations, or perform more reps.

Regression Tips

Reduce decline angle, use regular sit-ups, focus on form, or reduce reps.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid neck and back strain. Stop if you experience pain in your neck, back, or abdomen. Focus on core engagement rather than speed.