Decline Oblique Crunch

Decline Oblique Crunch — Start position
Start position
Decline Oblique Crunch — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.

  2. Raise your upper body off the bench until your torso is about 35-45 degrees if measured from the floor.

  3. Put one hand beside your head and the other on your thigh. This will be your starting position.

  4. Raise your upper body slowly from the starting position while turning your torso to the left. Continue crunching up as you exhale until your right elbow touches your left knee. Hold this contracted position for a second. Tip: Focus on keeping your abs tight and keeping the movement slow and controlled.

  5. Lower your body back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.

  6. After completing one set on the right for the recommended amount of repetitions, switch to your left side. Tip: Focus on really twisting your torso and feeling the contraction when you are in the up position.

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