Dumbbell Decline Sit-Up
The full decline sit-up with one dumbbell held upright against the chest; the bell loads the whole climb up the slope.
How to do it
Setup
Feet hooked under the rollers of a decline bench, lying back, one dumbbell held upright on the chest with both hands.
Steps
- Curl up the slope until the torso is upright.
- Keep the bell pinned to the chest the whole way.
- Lower down the bench one vertebra at a time.
Common mistakes
Bell lifting off the chest to throw you up: hug it tight to the breastbone. Tucking the chin hard into the bell: keep a fist of space under the chin. Crashing down the slope: lower as slowly as you rise.
Breathing
Exhale sitting up, inhale rolling down.
