How to Do Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight

Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight 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 Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight

  1. 01Secure the feet under the decline bench pads and lie back so the head is lower than the hips.
  2. 02Place the fingertips behind the ears and flare the elbows out to the sides.
  3. 03Contract the abdominals to lift the shoulder blades off the bench while rotating the torso to one side.
  4. 04Aim the elbow toward the opposite knee while maintaining a hollow body position in the lower back.
  5. 05Lower the shoulders with precision back to the starting position and alternate sides.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight

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

Rotate the ribcage toward the opposite hip rather than just pulling the elbow toward the knee to maximize internal oblique recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight work?

Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight correctly?

Secure the feet under the decline bench pads and lie back so the head is lower than the hips. Place the fingertips behind the ears and flare the elbows out to the sides. Contract the abdominals to lift the shoulder blades off the bench while rotating the torso to one side. Aim the elbow toward the opposite knee while maintaining a hollow body position in the lower back. Lower the shoulders with precision back to the starting position and alternate sides.

What is the A90 coach tip for Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight?

Rotate the ribcage toward the opposite hip rather than just pulling the elbow toward the knee to maximize internal oblique recruitment.

Is Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight?

Decline Bench Oblique Crunches Bodyweight uses bench.

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