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Machine Seated Crunch demonstration

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Strength / Ab Crunch Machine

Machine Seated Crunch

An abdominal isolation exercise performed on a seated machine that flexes the spine against resistance.

Equipment

Ab Crunch Machine

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit in the abdominal crunch machine and grip the handles.

  2. 02

    Position the chest pad against your upper body.

  3. 03

    Contract your abs to crunch your torso forward and down.

  4. 04

    Squeeze at the bottom of the movement.

  5. 05

    Return to the starting position with control.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.