Lever Seated 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
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Lever Crunch
How to: Lever Seated Crunch
- Adjust the seat height so your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
- Sit down and secure your feet under the pad.
- Grip the handles and lean back slightly.
- Engage your core and pull yourself down into a crunch.
- Hold the crunch for a moment before returning to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of using the abdominal muscles.
- Not fully engaging the core during the exercise.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight used on the machine to make it easier.
- Perform the exercise with a smaller range of motion if needed.
Tips
- Maintain a controlled motion, avoiding any jerking movements.
- Focus on breathing out as you crunch up.
- Adjust the machine to fit your body size properly.
Lever Seated Crunch Alternatives
Tags
abdominal
core
strength
leverage machine
waist
fitness