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Dumbbell Decline Crunch (Behind Head)

A short abdominal curl on a decline bench while both hands hold a dumbbell behind the head and the legs remain secured.

Primary muscle
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight, Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Core
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How to do it

  1. Secure the legs under the decline bench rollers.
  2. Support a manageable dumbbell with both hands behind the head.
  3. Keep the pelvis settled on the pad and the neck aligned with the trunk.
  4. Curl the upper back away from the bench by shortening the abdominal wall.
  5. Pause within the small crunch range without sitting fully upright.
  6. Lower under control while keeping the dumbbell steady.

Common mistakes

  • Turning the small crunch into a full hip-driven sit-up.
  • Pulling the head forward with the hands or weight.
  • Swinging the dumbbell to start the upward movement.
  • Lifting the pelvis away from the bench.

Muscles worked

Primary
Abs

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Good to know

What muscles does the Dumbbell Decline Crunch (Behind Head) work?
Mainly the abs.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Decline Crunch (Behind Head)?
It uses dumbbells. Without it, the Cable Pallof Press and the Cable Side Bend train the same muscles the same way.
Is the Dumbbell Decline Crunch (Behind Head) good for beginners?
GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Bird Dog.

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