Decline Dumbbell Crunch
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Abs · Upper
- Low load
- Abs · Lower
Primary muscles
How to do it
Set a decline bench to a modest angle and secure your feet. Hold one dumbbell firmly against your chest. Curl your ribs toward your pelvis until your shoulder blades leave the bench, then lower slowly without dropping into the bottom position.
Form cues
- Secure your feet before starting.
- Lift your shoulder blades, not your whole torso.
- Keep the dumbbell against your chest.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristLower backHipKnee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.