Abs exercise

Decline Twists

How to do the Decline Twists with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit on the decline ab bench with both feet firmly secured under the foot pads with your hands clasped in front of your chest. Lean back slightly so that your abdominals are engaged.This is your starting position. Inhale. Exhale. Twist your torso to the right as far as you can.…
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Illustration showing the Decline Twists
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells Decline bench Decline bench
Technique

How to do the Decline Twists

  1. 1 Sit on the decline ab bench with both feet firmly secured under the foot pads with your hands clasped in front of your chest. Lean back slightly so that your abdominals are engaged.This is your starting position.
  2. 2 Inhale. Exhale. Twist your torso to the right as far as you can.
  3. 3 Untwist your torso to return to the starting position.
  4. 4 Exhale. Twist your torso to the left as far as you can.
  5. 5 Untwist your torso to return to the starting position. Continue alternating between right and left for the specified number of repetitions.