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Ab crunch machine

Ab crunch machine

Sit on the ab crunch machine with your back fully supported and feet secured. Adjust the seat so the machine’s pivot aligns with your midsection. Grip the handles and brace your core. Flex your spine by bringing your chest toward your hips, contracting the abdominals. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping tension on the abs throughout the movement.

How it is executed

  1. Sit on the ab crunch machine with your back fully supported and feet secured.
  2. Adjust the seat so the machine’s pivot aligns with your midsection.
  3. Grip the handles and brace your core.
  4. Flex your spine by bringing your chest toward your hips, contracting the abdominals.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping tension on the abs throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Abs
Primary muscle
Upper abs
Equipment
Machine
Movement pattern
Core
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
Core strength · Hypertrophy · Stability · Strength

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