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Exercises

Machine Crunches

Also known as Machine Ab Crunches and Machine Vertical Forward Crunches

What It Is

Adds weight to the curling motion of your stomach, so you can build ab strength steadily while seated and supported.

How to Do It

Set the seat so the chest pad or handles sit at your upper chest. Grip the handles and curl your ribs toward your hips. Pause, then return slowly until you're upright.

Tips

Breathe out hard as you curl forward. Pull with your stomach, not your arms.

Skill Level

Beginner. One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

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