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Decline Crunch

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Core
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Core · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Weight bench

How to do it

  1. Set a bench to a decline, hook your legs at the top end and lie back.
  2. Lightly touch your hands to the sides of your head.
  3. Curl your shoulders up off the bench while your lower back stays on it.
  4. Pause, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.

Beginner tip: A small lift is enough; keep it slow and controlled.

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