Decline Oblique Crunch

Learn how to do decline oblique crunch with a clear setup, controlled movement, and a technique you can repeat.

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Decline Oblique Crunch: matching illustrations comparing the setup and movement positions
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How to do decline oblique crunch

  1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.
  2. Raise your upper body off the bench until your torso is about 35-45 degrees if measured from the floor.
  3. Put one hand beside your head and the other on your thigh. This will be your starting position.
  4. Raise your upper body slowly from the starting position while turning your torso to the left. Continue crunching up as you exhale until your right elbow touches your left knee. Hold this contracted position for a second. Tip: Focus on keeping your abs tight and keeping the movement slow and controlled.
  5. Lower your body back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
  6. After completing one set on the right for the recommended amount of repetitions, switch to your left side. Tip: Focus on really twisting your torso and feeling the contraction when you are in the up position.
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Decline Oblique Crunch: muscles worked

Primary focus: abdominals and trunk.

Better reps before more weight.

Start with a version you can control. Record the same setup and range each time. Add reps or a small load increase when you can repeat the movement without changing the technique.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you do decline oblique crunch?

Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench. Raise your upper body off the bench until your torso is about 35-45 degrees if measured from the floor. Put one hand beside your head and the other on your thigh. This will be your starting position.

What muscles does decline oblique crunch work?

Decline Oblique Crunch primarily trains the abdominals and trunk. The exact demand depends on your setup, range, and chosen load.

What is the best technique for decline oblique crunch?

Set the trunk position before beginning the movement or hold. Use the intended trunk action rather than arm or leg momentum. End the set when the position changes; longer is useful only while you keep control.

What can I do instead of decline oblique crunch?

Related options include Decline Crunch, Decline Reverse Crunch, Cross-Body Crunch. These can have different equipment, range, and movement demands. Open the guides below to compare the setups before choosing a replacement.

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