How to Do Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch

Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch

  1. 01Lie face up on a decline bench and grasp the handle or the top of the bench behind the head for stability.
  2. 02Bend the knees at 90 degrees and lift the feet off the bench to begin the movement.
  3. 03Contract the abdominals to curl the hips off the bench, bringing the knees toward the chest.
  4. 04Lower the hips back down to the starting position with high tension, stopping before the lower back arches.
  5. 05Inhale as the hips descend and exhale as the pelvis tilts toward the naval.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch

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

Focus on pulling the hip bones toward the ribcage to ensure the movement comes from the abdominals rather than momentum.

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05 / FAQ

Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch questions

What muscles does Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch work?

Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch correctly?

Lie face up on a decline bench and grasp the handle or the top of the bench behind the head for stability. Bend the knees at 90 degrees and lift the feet off the bench to begin the movement. Contract the abdominals to curl the hips off the bench, bringing the knees toward the chest. Lower the hips back down to the starting position with high tension, stopping before the lower back arches. Inhale as the hips descend and exhale as the pelvis tilts toward the naval.

What is the A90 coach tip for Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch?

Focus on pulling the hip bones toward the ribcage to ensure the movement comes from the abdominals rather than momentum.

Is Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch suitable for beginners?

Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch?

No. Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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