Decline Bench Sit Ups With Weight

Decline situps are typically done on a bench or stability ball and work more muscles than a traditional situp.
Decline bench sit ups with weight. If you re just starting off set your bench at a 30 45 degree angle. Sit on decline bench with weight in your lap. Make it more difficult by holding a weight plate either behind your head in your hands or on your chest.
As you lower yourself backwards lock your arms out and raise the weight over your body. Doing inclined sit ups is a great way to build core strength and increase your flexibility. Sit on the bench with your knees bent and your feet tucked under the foot brace.
To do inclined sit ups you ll need an incline bench and some weights if you want an extra challenge. Make the decline twisting sit up easier by either crossing your arms on your chest or performing the exercise on a flat bench. Touch your back to the bench and then using your abs lift your body back to starting position.