Classification
| Type | auxiliary |
| Mechanics | isolated |
| Direction | push |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Additional Equipment | decline bench with lower leg fixation |
Instructions
Preparation
Place feet under paded roll and lie supine on incline bench. Grasp barbell from floor and hold it above shoulders using shoulderwide overhand grip. Raise upper torso slightly off bench, press lumbar spine down while shoulder blades remain on bench.Execution
Raise upper torso off bench by flexing waist. Keep lower back on bench. Return until shoulder blades touch bench and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep arms perpendicular to floor to hold weight above shoulders throughout motion.
Starting Position 
Ending Position Muscles
| Target | Rectus Abdominis |
| Synergist | Obliques |
| Stabilizers | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior | Serratus Anterior | Triceps Brachii |
Front
Rear
