Decline Sit-up

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Learn how to do the Decline Sit-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors, Lower Back.

Decline Sit-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Decline Sit-up

Follow these steps to perform the Decline Sit-up with correct form:

  1. 1Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your knees bent.
  2. 2Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  3. 3Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward towards your knees.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Decline Sit-up Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

hip flexorslower back

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Main

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