Decline Sit-Up

The Decline Sit-Up primarily works the Rectus Abdominis, with secondary activation of the Iliopsoas and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Transverse Abdominis. It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Sit-up on decline bench increasing resistance and range of motion.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryRectus Abdominis
SecondaryIliopsoas

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position body with proper alignment. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Abdominis.

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