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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our free weight muscle building abs exercises.

High Barbell Decline Bench Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Advanced + Hard Middle Abdominals None Mass Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed An abs bench, a barbell and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our collection of top quality smith machines
Stretching Exercise Guide Read our abs stretching exercise guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

High Barbell Decline Bench Crunches Technique Instructions

High Barbell Decline Bench Crunches
Technique - Start by sitting down on the abs bench hook your feet into the legs supports. At this point it may be easier if someone can hand your the barbell. Grip the barbell above your head in a wide position with your palms facing forwards. You will need to hold the barbell with your arms straight and locked out for the duration of the exercise. Inhale as you lower your upper body down backwards in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight and arms vertical and solid. Stop when your shoulder blades are brushing the abs bench but do not lay down. Exhale as you raise your upper body back to the starting position again keeping your back and arms straight and solid. Lean forwards at the top of the motion and squeeze your abs muscles in. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.

High Barbell Decline Bench Crunches Video