# Decline Reverse Crunch

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/decline-reverse-crunch

Also known as: Reverse Crunch on Decline Bench, Decline Bench Reverse Crunch, Incline Reverse Crunch, Reverse Crunch on Incline Bench, Incline Bench Reverse Crunch

Body region: Core

## Muscles

- Main: Rectus Abdominis
- Helps: External Oblique, Iliopsoas
- Holds: Latissimus Dorsi, Transversus Abdominis

## Equipment

- Adjustable Bench

## Technique

1. Set a bench to a decline and lie on it with your head at the high end, gripping the bench behind your head.
2. Bring your knees toward your chest with legs bent.
3. Curl the hips up off the bench, lifting the pelvis toward your ribs.
4. Lower under control until your legs extend again without touching the floor.

### Cues

- Hold the bench firmly so you can curl the pelvis.
- Move slowly and avoid swinging.

### Common mistakes

- Using momentum to throw the legs up.
- Hips sagging and lower back arching at the bottom.
- Setting a decline too steep for your strength.
- Hanging on the arms instead of curling with the abs.

## Alternatives

- [Reverse Crunch](https://heatsy.app/ex/reverse-crunch)
- [Flat Bench Reverse Crunch](https://heatsy.app/ex/flat-bench-reverse-crunch)