Decline Crunch (Weighted)
The decline crunch holding a plate at the chest.
How to do it
Setup
Decline bench, feet hooked, plate hugged to the chest.
Steps
- Curl up with the plate riding still.
- Short crunch, full squeeze.
- Lower slowly into the decline stretch.
Common mistakes
Momentum from the plate: glued to the chest. Full sit-ups sneaking in: ribs curl, hips stay. Bench too steep too soon: angle is progression.
Breathing
Exhale up, inhale down.
