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Decline Bench Abdominal Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Paula Quinene

The abdominal muscles must be progressively overloaded and challenged in order to grow. When you perform abdominal exercises on a decline bench, you increase resistance. Likewise, you can use dumbbells and medicine balls while you do Russian twists, ball tosses and full sit-ups on the lowered bench.

Paula Quinene is an Expert/Talent, Writer and Content Evaluator for Demand Media, with more than 1,500 articles published primarily in health, fitness and nutrition. She has been an avid weight trainer and runner since 1988. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1990. She graduated with a Bachelor's in exercise science from the University of Oregon and continues to train clients as an ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist.