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Abdominal Crunch Machine

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Muscles worked

High load
Abs · Upper and Core
Low load
Hip flexors

Not shown on the map: Hip flexors

Primary muscles

AbsCore

Secondary muscles

Hip flexors

How to do it

Adjust the seat and pads to fit. Brace, then curl your upper body forward by bringing your ribs toward your pelvis without pulling with your arms. Return under control without letting the weight stack slam.

Form cues

  • Curl your ribs toward your pelvis.
  • Keep your hips against the seat.
  • Return slowly.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckLower backHip

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.