Decline Bent Leg Reverse Crunch

How to do it

Pause for a one-count at the top with the hips fully curled.

1. 1

   Lie on a decline bench with your head higher than your feet and your legs bent at a 90-degree angle.

2. 2

   Hold onto the top of the bench with your hands for stability.

3. 3

   Contract your abs to lift your hips off the bench, bringing your knees towards your chest.

4. 4

   Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position without letting your feet touch the bench.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Arching the lower back on the descent
• ✕Pulling hard with the arms on the bench
• ✕Dropping the feet onto the bench mid-set