How to Do Band Decline Sit Up

Band Decline Sit Up is a core exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Decline Sit Up

  1. 01Secure the legs in a decline bench and hold a resistance band anchored behind the head.
  2. 02Lower the torso toward the bench until the mid-back makes contact while maintaining band tension.
  3. 03Exhale and flex the spine to pull the torso toward the knees, keeping the chin tucked.
  4. 04Contract the abdominals hard at the top before slowly returning to the decline position.
  5. 05Maintain a slight curve in the lower back throughout the range of motion.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Decline Sit Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Anchor the resistance band high and pull toward the hips to create maximal tension in the rectus abdominis during the crunch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Decline Sit Up questions

What muscles does Band Decline Sit Up work?

Band Decline Sit Up is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Decline Sit Up correctly?

Secure the legs in a decline bench and hold a resistance band anchored behind the head. Lower the torso toward the bench until the mid-back makes contact while maintaining band tension. Exhale and flex the spine to pull the torso toward the knees, keeping the chin tucked. Contract the abdominals hard at the top before slowly returning to the decline position. Maintain a slight curve in the lower back throughout the range of motion.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Decline Sit Up?

Anchor the resistance band high and pull toward the hips to create maximal tension in the rectus abdominis during the crunch.

Is Band Decline Sit Up suitable for beginners?

Band Decline Sit Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Decline Sit Up?

Band Decline Sit Up uses resistance band.

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