Exercise

Decline Sit-Up

Also known as: decline bench sit up, sit up on decline bench

Decline Sit-Up is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: upper abs. Also works: rectus femoris and obliques. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Upper abs

Secondary

Rectus femoris Obliques

How to do it

Lie back on a decline bench with your feet secured under the pads and hands crossed on your chest or behind your head.
Exhale and sit all the way up until your torso is nearly upright.
Inhale and lower yourself back down slowly, keeping tension in the abs.
Do not yank your neck with your hands — the abs do the work.