Decline Twisting Sit-Up
The decline sit-up that turns at the top, one shoulder toward the opposite knee, alternating sides each rep.
How to do it
Setup
Feet hooked on a decline bench, lying back, fingertips at the temples, elbows wide.
Steps
- Curl up off the pad, and as you rise turn one shoulder toward the opposite knee.
- Turn back to the middle before you start down.
- Lower under control and turn the other way on the next rep.
Common mistakes
Turning only the elbow: the shoulder and the ribs must rotate. Twisting on the way down: square up first, then lower. Yanking the head with the hands: the fingertips only touch the temples.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale returning.
