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Weighted Decline Sit-up

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Hip Flexors Lower Back

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Weighted

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Weighted Decline Sit-up is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using weighted, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors and Lower Back.

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1

Lie flat on a decline bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.

2

Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.

3

Engage your abs and slowly lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward until your torso is perpendicular to the ground.

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.

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