How to do it
Initiate each rep by drawing your lower ribs toward your pelvis.
- 1
Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Contract your abs and lift your upper body towards your thighs.
- 4
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands; instead, focus on using your core to lift your upper body.
Common mistakes
- ✕Using momentum to swing the torso upward
- ✕Arching the lower back at the bottom position
- ✕Dropping the torso back down without control