Core · Abs · Bodyweight
Decline Sit-Up
How to
Bodyweight- 1 Secure legs on a decline bench.
- 2 Sit up, bringing the chest toward the knees.
- 3 Lower slowly to the start.
Tips
- Curl up one vertebra at a time rather than hinging up with a flat back.
- Hold a plate at the chest to add load.
- Arms crossed on the chest are easier on the neck than hands behind the head.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on the head with the hands.
- Dropping back down fast.
- Using momentum from the bottom.
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