Decline sit-up

Decline bench, optional plate

Also called decline weighted sit-up, weighted decline sit-up

Hook your feet on a decline bench, lower your torso back under control, then curl up toward your knees. Hold a plate to add load.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Core

Lower body

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Muscle growth higher is better4.5
Top tier for the target muscle. 2 sources.
- 4/5 A basic but excellent abs exercise when you curl and uncurl rather than hinge, and can be loaded or done with myo-reps. Renaissance Periodization, The Most UNDERRATED Exercises For Every Body Part @ 16:52videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI
- 5/5 Called great for ab development because it can be loaded and gives a big stretch. Renaissance Periodization, The Absolute Worst Exercises People Do (And What to Do Instead) @ 6:54videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI