Decline Oblique Crunch

What it is

This exercise targets your oblique muscles, helping to strengthen and define your waistline. Performed on a decline bench, it involves twisting your torso to engage your side abdominal muscles effectively. You will build core strength and improve rotational stability with this movement.

Technique tips

• Focus on controlled movements throughout the entire range.
• Exhale as you crunch upwards, inhaling as you lower.
• Keep your abdominal muscles tight to maximize engagement.
• Really twist your torso to fully contract your oblique muscles.
• Avoid pulling on your neck; lead the movement with your core.
• Hold the top contraction briefly for increased muscle activation.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.