How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the decline crunch in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Decline Crunch: how to do it and muscles worked

The decline crunch mainly works your abs. You need a bench.

Muscles worked

Main

How to do the decline crunch

1
Lie on a decline bench with your feet hooked under the pads, knees slightly bent and hands crossed on your chest or behind your head.
2
Curl your upper body up by tightening your abs until your shoulders lift off the bench.
3
Pause briefly, then lower slowly back to the start without letting your head drop onto the bench. Breathe out as you curl up.

Form tip: Start with a mild incline and go to a steeper one only when you can control the movement.

Common questions

Which muscles does the decline crunch work?: The decline crunch mainly works your abs.
What equipment do I need for the decline crunch?: You need a bench.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the decline crunch in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.