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Decline Sit Up

Builds the core.

StrengthBodyweightControlledAll bodyweight exercisesAll core exercises

What it works

Core

How to do it

  1. 1Secure your feet on a decline bench and lie back.
  2. 2Curl up to sitting, then lower under control.
  3. 3The decline adds range and resistance — control the lowering rather than dropping back.

Watch a form guide for the decline sit up

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