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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our six pack oblique exercises.

Oblique Decline Barbell Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Experienced + Tough Middle Abdominals External Oblique Mass Strength
Focused Experienced + Tough Middle Abdominals External Oblique Mass Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell, a decline abs bench and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our barbell and dumbbell sets
Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Decline Barbell Crunches Alternating Technique

Oblique Decline Barbell Crunches Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Decline Barbell Abs Crunches
Focused Oblique Decline Barbell Abs Crunches
Alternating Technique - Start by sitting down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the leg supports. At this point it you will need someone to hand your the barbell. Grip the barbell evenly across the back of your shoulders behind your head using your hands in a wide grip position to maintain control throughout the exercise. Sit tall and start the exercise when ready. Inhale as you lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight until you feel your shoulder blades brush the abs bench. Do not lay down. Exhale as you raise your upper body back to the starting position twisting your body during the motion so that your elbow touches your knee at the end. Squeeze your abs muscles in at the top of the motion. Repeat this technique again alternating between the two side of your oblique muscles.
Focused Technique - As before start by sitting down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the leg supports. Again you will need someone to hand your the barbell. Position the barbell across the back of your shoulders using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. This time you will be focusing on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weakest. Inhale as you lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight whilst maintaining strong control over the barbell. Stop when your shoulder blades are brushing the abs bench. Exhale as you raise your upper body back to the starting position twisting your body during the motion so that your elbow touches your knees at the end. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique in the same direction. Repeat this technique afterwards in the opposite direction.

Oblique Decline Barbell Crunches Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Decline Barbell Crunches Focused Technique Video