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Oblique Decline Knee Raises Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Novice + Very Easy Lower Abdominals External Oblique Tone None
Focused Novice + Easy Lower Abdominals External Oblique Tone None
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A decline abs bench
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Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Decline Knee Raises Alternating Technique

Oblique Decline Knee Raises Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Decline Bench Knee Raises
Focused Oblique Decline Bench Knee Raises
Alternating Technique - Start by sitting back to front of the decline abs bench and slide yourself down until your back is straight. Place your hands behind your head and grip onto the leg supports. Extend your legs out straight in front of you not allowing them to touch the floor. You will be using both sides of your oblique muscles starting with your weaker side first. Exhale as you raise your knees up towards your chest rotating your hips during the motion to one side until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you rotate your hips back to a straight position as you lower your legs back into a straight position. Do not allow your feet touch the floor or allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep in the opposite direction. This technique will help maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - As before start by sitting down on the abs bench back to front. Slide your body down the bench until your back is flat and reach behind you to grip the leg supports. Extend your legs out straight in front of you and do not allow your feet to touch the floor during the exercise. This time you will be concentrating on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with the weaker side first. Exhale as you raise your knees towards your chest allowing your knees to bend. Rotate your hips in one direction until you feel your oblique muscles stretch at the top of the motion. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your knees back down in a slow, controlled manner rotating your hips back to a straight position. Stop when your legs our straight and do not allow your feet to touch the floor before repeating the technique in the same direction.

Oblique Decline Knee Raises Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Decline Knee Raises Focused Technique Video