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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

abs

Secondary muscles

obliques

Primary body parts

core

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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