Lever Ab Swing Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Lever Crunch
How to: Lever Ab Swing
- Adjust the leverage machine to a comfortable starting position.
- Secure your feet under the footpads or at the designated support.
- Engage your core and grip the handles firmly.
- Inhale as you lean back slightly and then exhale while swinging forward using your abdominal muscles.
- Pause at the peak of the movement, engaging your abs.
- Slowly return to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to arch excessively.
- Using momentum to swing rather than engaging the core.
- Not fully contracting the abs at the peak of the movement.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight or use a lighter resistance setting on the machine.
- Perform the exercise with a smaller range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Focus on controlled movement to maximize muscle engagement.
- Adjust the weight to ensure you can perform the exercise with proper form.
Tags
abs
strength
core
waist
machine
intermediate