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How to Do Incline Sit-Up — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Incline Sit-Up: step-by-step form, muscles worked, other setup, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  1. Lie on an incline bench with feet secured and arms crossed over your chest or behind your head.
  2. Lower your torso back as far as comfortable, feeling a stretch in your abs.
  3. Sit back up by contracting your abdominals.
  4. Perform 3 sets of 15-20 reps at a controlled pace.