Description
Controlled trunk curling to target the abdominals.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Lie on a decline bench and secure your pelvis before starting.
- Start with your lower back stable.
- Keep your gaze neutral and neck relaxed.
- Prepare to exhale as you rise.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Curl your spine progressively as you rise.
- Contract firmly at the top without pulling on your neck.
- Lower vertebra by vertebra into a stretch.
Technique cue
Curl, contract, then lower under control.
Common mistakes- pulling your head with your hands
- rising too quickly
- dropping back without control
- arching the back at the top
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- An abrupt tempo can overload the neck and lower back.