How to Do Decline Bench Full Sit Up

Decline Bench Full Sit Up is a core exercise using bench, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bench

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Decline Bench Full Sit Up

  1. 01Secure your feet under the foot pads of a decline bench and lie back completely.
  2. 02Place your hands lightly behind your head or crossed over your chest.
  3. 03Exhale as you curl your torso upward toward your thighs.
  4. 04Maintain a rounded spine during the ascent to keep tension on the abdominals.
  5. 05Slowly lower your torso back to the starting position to maintain eccentric tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Decline Bench Full 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

Touch your chest to your knees at the top of the movement to ensure a full range of abdominal contraction.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Decline Bench Full Sit Up questions

What muscles does Decline Bench Full Sit Up work?

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

How do you do Decline Bench Full Sit Up correctly?

Secure your feet under the foot pads of a decline bench and lie back completely. Place your hands lightly behind your head or crossed over your chest. Exhale as you curl your torso upward toward your thighs. Maintain a rounded spine during the ascent to keep tension on the abdominals. Slowly lower your torso back to the starting position to maintain eccentric tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Decline Bench Full Sit Up?

Touch your chest to your knees at the top of the movement to ensure a full range of abdominal contraction.

Is Decline Bench Full Sit Up suitable for beginners?

Decline Bench Full Sit Up is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Decline Bench Full Sit Up?

Decline Bench Full Sit Up uses bench.

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