Decline Twist

Pro Tip

Avoid pulling on your head with your hands as it can lead to discomfort in the neck area later on.

How To

Lie on a decline bench with your legs secured on the end. Position your hands so they are interlocked behind your head.
Exhale and raise your torso up, rotating so that your elbow moves towards your opposite knee.
Continue to raise yourself until just before your elbow touches your knee.
Inhale and lower yourself back down, returning to the starting position.
Switch sides and repeat the movement.

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Equipment

Decline Bench Without Rack

If you can't find this bench, consider using a decline bench with rack instead. If your exercise requires you to use a barbell or bar, you cannot substitute. If you do not need to use either, you probably can substitute.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Weighted Decline Crunch

Decline Crunch

Decline Twist

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment