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Decline Sit-up

An exercise for the Waist - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your knees bent.
  2. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  3. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)Hip FlexorsLower Back

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