Decline Crunch

A variation of the standard crunch performed on a decline bench to target the abdominal muscles more intensely.

Instructions

• Set up a decline bench at a comfortable angle.
• Secure your feet at the top of the bench.
• Lie back with your lower back tucked in and place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
• Tighten your core muscles.
• Lift your upper body towards your knees by curling the shoulders, keeping your lower back pressed on the bench.
• Hold the position for a second and squeeze your abs.
• Return slowly to the starting position without releasing the tension in your abs.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Pulling on the neck to lift the body instead of using the abs.
• Using momentum rather than muscle contraction to perform the lift.
• Allowing the lower back to arch away from the decline bench.

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