Decline Weighted Crunch
Strengthen your core with the Decline Weighted Crunch! Target your abs for a more defined midsection.
The Decline Weighted Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: decline bench or weight plates.
Required Equipment
Decline Weighted Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
Decline Weighted Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Decline Weighted Crunch
Secure your legs at the end of the declined bench and lie down with your back flat on the bench.
Hold a weight plate with both hands and place it on your chest or extend your arms so the plate is above shoulder level. Keep your arms fixed in this position throughout the exercise.
Contract your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body towards your knees, exhaling as you perform this part of the exercise. Keep the movement controlled and concentrate on using your abs rather than your hips or legs.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement with your abs fully contracted.
Slowly lower your body back to the starting position while inhaling.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
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Decline Weighted Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Decline Weighted Crunch work?
The Decline Weighted Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Decline Weighted Crunch?
Decline bench or weight plates.
Is the Decline Weighted Crunch a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Decline Weighted Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Decline Crunch, Decline Reverse Crunch, Decline Crunch and Decline Knee Raise.
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