How to Do Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells

Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells is a core exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells

  1. 01Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and hold a pair of dumbbells against the upper chest.
  2. 02Lower the torso until the mid-back lightly touches the bench, maintaining tension in the core.
  3. 03Exhale and flex the spine to pull the ribcage toward the pelvis, lifting the torso back to the start.
  4. 04Inhale during the eccentric phase back toward the bench, keeping the low back pressed flat.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells

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

Keep the dumbbells glued to the chest and the chin tucked to ensure the recruitment stays in the abdominals rather than the hip flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells questions

What muscles does Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells work?

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

How do you do Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells correctly?

Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and hold a pair of dumbbells against the upper chest. Lower the torso until the mid-back lightly touches the bench, maintaining tension in the core. Exhale and flex the spine to pull the ribcage toward the pelvis, lifting the torso back to the start. Inhale during the eccentric phase back toward the bench, keeping the low back pressed flat.

What is the A90 coach tip for Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells?

Keep the dumbbells glued to the chest and the chin tucked to ensure the recruitment stays in the abdominals rather than the hip flexors.

Is Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells?

Decline Sit Ups Dumbbells uses dumbbell.

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