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3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest

Ab Crunch

Key Points

  • Secure yourself into the seat and place your elbows against the padding.
  • Gripping the handles crunch forwards.
  • In a controlled manner return to the start position and repeat.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the arms to pull the weight forwards.
  • Lower back coming off of the back padding.
  • Rushing repetitions.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Abs
Secondary Muscles
Obliques

Adjust the seat height so that your shoulders are against the top of the padding. Hook your feet under the foot pads and place your elbows against the padding whilst you grip the handles.

Start the crunch by activating your core and bend your torso forwards as far as comfortable, then slowly return to the starting position. Keep your lower back constantly against the padding. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

Avoid using the arms to pull the weights down or having the lower back come off the padding.

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