Form cues
- Keep tension in band
- Crunch up slowly
- Avoid swinging
- Exhale on exertion
Exercise
Band Resisted Decline Sit-Up
Waist, band
A decline sit-up performed with band resistance to increase tension on the abdominals.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: hip flexors, obliques.
Steps
- Attach a resistance band securely behind the decline bench.
- Lie on the bench with your feet anchored, holding the band at the chest or behind the neck.
- Engage your core and perform a sit-up, raising your torso towards your knees.
- Control the movement back down to starting position.
- Repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Letting band go slack
- Improper anchoring of feet
Breathing
Exhale as you sit up, inhale as you lower down.
In the app, search for Band Resisted Decline Sit-Up and add it to a workout.