How to Do Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups

Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups is a core exercise using bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups

  1. 01Secure the feet under the foot pads of the decline bench and lie back completely.
  2. 02Tuck the chin slightly and contract the abdominals to peel the spine off the bench.
  3. 03Rise until the chest is perpendicular to the floor, exhaling at the top of the movement.
  4. 04Lower the torso back down one vertebra at a time until the shoulder blades touch the padding.
  5. 05Pause briefly at the bottom to eliminate momentum before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups

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

Avoid pulling on the back of the neck with the hands; instead, cross the arms over the chest to keep the tension on the rectus abdominis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups questions

What muscles does Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups work?

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

How do you do Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups correctly?

Secure the feet under the foot pads of the decline bench and lie back completely. Tuck the chin slightly and contract the abdominals to peel the spine off the bench. Rise until the chest is perpendicular to the floor, exhaling at the top of the movement. Lower the torso back down one vertebra at a time until the shoulder blades touch the padding. Pause briefly at the bottom to eliminate momentum before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups?

Avoid pulling on the back of the neck with the hands; instead, cross the arms over the chest to keep the tension on the rectus abdominis.

Is Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups suitable for beginners?

Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups?

Bench Decline Ab Sit Ups uses bench.

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