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Kneeling 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

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Kneel on the machine's pads and position the upper-body support as directed by the machine. Brace and curl your ribs toward your pelvis without driving your hips backward. Return slowly to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Curl your ribs toward your pelvis.
  • Keep your hips over your knees.
  • Return without arching your back.

Safety

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

NeckShoulderLower backHipKnee

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.