Exercise
Weighted Decline Sit-Up
Also known as: decline sit up with plate, plate sit up
Weighted Decline Sit-Up is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: upper abs. Also works: rectus femoris and obliques. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lie back on a decline bench with your feet secured, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest.
- Exhale and sit up until your torso is nearly upright, keeping the weight pressed to your chest.
- Lower yourself back down slowly and under control.
- For a harder variation, hold the weight extended overhead.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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