lever seated crunch
lever seated crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
Step 2
Grasp the handles or place your hands on the side pads for support.
Step 3
Engage your abs and slowly lean back, allowing the pad to move with you.
Step 4
Once your upper body is at a 45-degree angle, contract your abs and crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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