Decline Reverse Crunch

What it is

This movement is a core-strengthening exercise performed on a decline bench. It primarily targets your abdominal muscles by lifting your hips towards your chest. You will use your core to control both the upward and downward phases of the movement.

Technique tips

• Secure your grip on the bench to prevent slipping.
• Keep a slight bend in your knees throughout the movement.
• Drive your knees towards your chest, lifting your hips off the bench.
• Exhale as you lift, then slowly inhale as you return to start.
• Avoid swinging your legs; use your abdominals for control.
• Focus on rolling your pelvis upward to maximize core engagement.

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.