Decline Crunch Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Decline Crunch Rep Standards

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LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice11
Intermediate29
Advanced49
Elite71

Decline Crunch Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Decline Crunch strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 118406695
120 lbs< 117386289
130 lbs< 116365985
140 lbs< 115345680
150 lbs< 114325376
160 lbs< 114315173
170 lbs< 113294869
180 lbs< 112284666
190 lbs< 111274463
200 lbs< 111254261
210 lbs< 110244158
220 lbs< 110233956
230 lbs< 19223754
240 lbs< 19213652
250 lbs< 18203450
260 lbs< 18193348
270 lbs< 18183246
280 lbs< 17173145
290 lbs< 17173043
300 lbs< 16162842
310 lbs< 16152740
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1103771110
100 lbs< 1113668105
110 lbs< 1113666100
120 lbs< 111356496
130 lbs< 112346192
140 lbs< 112335989
150 lbs< 112325785
160 lbs< 111315582
170 lbs< 111315479
180 lbs< 111305276
190 lbs< 111295074
200 lbs< 111284971
210 lbs< 111274769
220 lbs< 110264667
230 lbs< 110254465
240 lbs< 110254363
250 lbs< 110244261
260 lbs< 19234159

Decline Crunch Standards by Age

Discover how Decline Crunch strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 18213857
20< 111284870
25< 112305072
30< 112305072
35< 112305072
40< 112305072
45< 111274667
50< 19234161
55< 17193655
60< 13153147
65< 1< 1112540
70< 1< 181933
75< 1< 141426
80< 1< 1< 11021
85< 1< 1< 1716
90< 1< 1< 1411
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 16244976
20< 110326091
25< 111346294
30< 111346294
35< 111346294
40< 111346294
45< 19305788
50< 17275281
55< 15234672
60< 12183964
65< 1< 1143355
70< 1< 1102746
75< 1< 172138
80< 1< 131631
85< 1< 1< 11125
90< 1< 1< 1820

Decline Crunch Overview

The decline crunch is an effective core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles by performing crunches on a decline bench, increasing the intensity and resistance compared to regular crunches.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Decline Bench

How To Perform the Decline Crunch

  1. Set a decline bench to a comfortable angle, typically between 30-45 degrees, and secure your feet under the foot pads.
  2. Lie back on the bench with your head at the lower end and hands either across your chest or behind your head for support.
  3. Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees in a controlled motion, exhaling as you crunch up.
  4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring you feel a strong contraction in your abs.
  5. Slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position, inhaling as you descend.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form and avoiding pulling on your neck.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Decline Crunch for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Decline Crunch

  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Avoid using momentum; focus on using your core to lift your body.
  • Do not pull on your neck with your hands; keep your elbows wide and focus on the contraction in your abs.
  • Adjust the decline angle to match your fitness level and increase intensity gradually.

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