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.
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Rectus Abdominis |
| Secondary | Iliopsoas |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Iliopsoas (hip_flexors)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- 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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