Lever Lying Crunch 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 Lying Crunch
- Adjust the leverage machine to fit your height.
- Sit on the padded seat with your back against the support.
- Grab the handles and engage your core.
- Pull your torso forward while keeping your lower back pressed into the seat.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the crunch.
- Using too much weight and losing form.
- Not engaging core muscles properly.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight if you're starting out to adapt to the machine's motion.
- Perform the exercise with a limited range of motion to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled to maximize core engagement.
- Adjust the machine to fit your body size for optimal results.
- Focus on pulling with your core, rather than using your arms.
Lever Lying Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
abdominals
strength
waist
exercise machine
rectus abdominis