Weighted Decline Crunch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The weighted decline crunch targets the abdominal muscles by adding resistance to the movement. It involves performing a crunch on a decline bench while holding a weight plate, which increases the intensity and effectiveness of the exercise.
How to do it
- Set the bench to a decline position and secure your feet under the pads.
- Lie back and hold a weight plate against your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your upper torso towards your knees.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Obliques