The abdominal muscles must be progressively overloaded and challenged in order to grow. When you perform abdominal exercises on a decline bench, you increase resistance
Decline Bench Crunch
The Highlights
- Strength Exercise
- Works Abdominals muscles
- Many variations & options available including body only, weighted, or using a large exercise ball & performing a Russian Twist
- Isolation Exercise
- Intermediate – Advanced
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- Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down.
- Beginner : Cross your arms in front of your chest ; Intermediate : Place your hands lightly on either side of your head, keeping your elbows tight (do not lock your fingers) ; Advanced – Grab a plate (5 lb – 45lb) and hold in front of your chest.
- While pushing the small of your back down in the bench to better isolate your abdominal muscles, begin to roll your shoulders off
- Continue to push down as hard as you can with your lower back as you contract your abdominals and exhale. Raise your shoulders and back up off the bench, keeping your abdominals tightly contracted. Tip: Focus on slow, controlled movement – don’t cheat yourself by using momentum.
- After the one second contraction, begin to come down slowly again to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
We Recommend : Before beginning any fitness routine or exercise, consult with a licensed medial professional. If you are unsure how to perform an exercise safely, do not attempt. Ask for help from a certified fitness professional so they may guide you in proper technique and form.
