Exercise:

Reverse Crunches

Target Muscle:

Lower Abs, Hip Flexors

Secondary Muscle:

Upper abs, Obliques

Equipment Needed:

Decline Bench

Proper Execution:

Lie flat on a decline bench with your legs hanging over the edge. Place your hands above your head and grip something on the bench to keep your body in place. Bend your legs and lift your knees up toward your chest as you curl your pelvis. Pause briefly at the top, squeeze your abs, and then lower your legs back to the starting position.

Tips:

You should aim to keep the tension on your abs at all times and you can accomplish this by not resting at any point in the exercise. Also avoid using body momentum or jerky motions to lift your legs up as this will minimize muscle stimulation. Make sure to use a full range of motion by contracting your abs fully at the top and getting a complete stretch at the bottom.