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Decline sit-up

Intermediate

Decline sit-up is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quads and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

QuadsLower back

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  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.

What to do instead

  • Weighted decline sit-upWeight plate
  • 3/4 sit-upBodyweight
  • Janda sit-upBodyweight
  • Arms overhead full sit-upBodyweight
  • Jackknife sit-upBodyweight
  • Band jack knife sit-upResistance band

Easier variations

  • Assisted sit-upMachine
  • 3/4 sit-upBodyweight
  • Half sit-upBodyweight
  • Prisoner half sit-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Janda sit-upBodyweight
  • Weighted decline sit-upWeight plate
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