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Crunch - Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals

Secondary

Obliques

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on ab crunch machine, adjust seat and pads for proper fit.

  2. 2

    Place feet under foot pads or flat on floor.

  3. 3

    Grip handles or place arms against pads as designed.

  4. 4

    Engage core. Exhale and contract abs to pull upper torso downwards/forward towards knees.

  5. 5

    Focus on flexing the spine using abdominal muscles.

  6. 6

    Pause briefly at peak contraction.

  7. 7

    Inhale and slowly return to starting position with control.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.