Ab Crunch Machine
Isolation exercise targeting the abs on a machine. Keep the pelvis tucked and the core braced, moving slowly with no momentum.
Muscles worked
- Upper abs (primary)
Equipment
Machine
How to do it
- Select a light resistance and sit down on the ab machine placing your feet under the pads provided and grabbing the top handles. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle as you rest the triceps on the pads provided. This will be your starting position.
- At the same time, begin to lift the legs up as you crunch your upper torso. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Tip: Be sure to use a slow and controlled motion. Concentrate on using your abs to move the weight while relaxing your legs and feet.
- After a second pause, slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Sets and reps to start with
3 sets of 15 reps, 60 s of rest between sets. Increase the load once you complete every set at the top of the rep range.
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