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Well, it is a variation of sit-up. I would recommend that you start from the lying position and raise up halfway, then lie down again. That is a crunch, and puts more tension on your abdomen.
The decline bench looks like this -
(With the barbell, for the decline benchpress)
(Without the barbell)
This is better for crunches, as you can set the slope using the yellow knob at the foot of the bench. Just pull it, let the bench drop to a slope that is comfortable for you, and click the knob into a slot. Remember - 1. the steeper the decline, the tougher it will be and the greater the intensity of the workout, 2. Lock your feet in the sponge-pads provided and keep your feet tensed as you go crunch/sit-up.
If bodyweight crunches or sit-ups are easy for you (15 reps per set), then hold a plate to your body to add weight. You can start with a 10lb plate, and then work your way up to 25lb, 35lb and 45lb. Ideally, a set should should have between 12-15 clean reps without any assist.
You should find a decline bench in your gym. It is usually in the part of the gym where the big boys work out. If you do not want to go there or if you gym does not have a decline bench, you can use an exercise ball to do the same workout. Here is a gif (not sure if the pic is appropriate for CC!) -
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The decline bench looks like this -
(With the barbell, for the decline benchpress)
(Without the barbell)
This is better for crunches, as you can set the slope using the yellow knob at the foot of the bench. Just pull it, let the bench drop to a slope that is comfortable for you, and click the knob into a slot. Remember - 1. the steeper the decline, the tougher it will be and the greater the intensity of the workout, 2. Lock your feet in the sponge-pads provided and keep your feet tensed as you go crunch/sit-up.
If bodyweight crunches or sit-ups are easy for you (15 reps per set), then hold a plate to your body to add weight. You can start with a 10lb plate, and then work your way up to 25lb, 35lb and 45lb. Ideally, a set should should have between 12-15 clean reps without any assist.
You should find a decline bench in your gym. It is usually in the part of the gym where the big boys work out. If you do not want to go there or if you gym does not have a decline bench, you can use an exercise ball to do the same workout. Here is a gif (not sure if the pic is appropriate for CC!) -
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I never heard of those but they sound like they would be very bad for your lower back. It would be like doing bicep curls but only lowering the weight halfway before raising it again. Maybe great for overall stamina since you are not resting between reps but the muscle is not getting stimulated through its full range of motion.
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I've always gotten a much better abdominal workout by laying on my back, placing my hands under my rump, then raising my feet six inches off the floor with my legs fully extended and holding them up in the air as long as possible. Crunches can be very bad for a person's lumbar region in their back. YMMV.
Small plate for that much pizza.
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You guys are awesome. So sweet to offer up all of your advice. 
Thank you.
I do the legs raised thing. It's amazing how much that uses your core. The stuff I do, I was taught by an ex baseball player. It's what they did to workout. (A very small portion of it) So, I don't think anything he taught me is bad for me. That being said, it's nice to have all of these ideas. I'm the kind of person that needs to try new things, otherwise, I start to get bored with my workout. Last night I had a dance party with an internet friend for working out. We had a blast.
So, please feel free to keep sharing your ideas.
Thank you. I do the legs raised thing. It's amazing how much that uses your core. The stuff I do, I was taught by an ex baseball player. It's what they did to workout. (A very small portion of it) So, I don't think anything he taught me is bad for me. That being said, it's nice to have all of these ideas. I'm the kind of person that needs to try new things, otherwise, I start to get bored with my workout. Last night I had a dance party with an internet friend for working out. We had a blast.
So, please feel free to keep sharing your ideas.
You guys are awesome. So sweet to offer up all of your advice. Thank you.
I do the legs raised thing. It's amazing how much that uses your core. The stuff I do, I was taught by an ex baseball player. It's what they did to workout. (A very small portion of it) So, I don't think anything he taught me is bad for me. That being said, it's nice to have all of these ideas.
Thank you. I do the legs raised thing. It's amazing how much that uses your core. The stuff I do, I was taught by an ex baseball player. It's what they did to workout. (A very small portion of it) So, I don't think anything he taught me is bad for me. That being said, it's nice to have all of these ideas.
Just watch out for those plates. Don't drop them on your toes again!
