Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad) 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
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Lever Chest Pad Crunch
How to: Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad)
- Adjust the seat height to a comfortable position.
- Sit down on the machine and place your feet under the pads.
- Set the weight according to your fitness level.
- Grip the handles and lean back slightly, ensuring your back is against the pad.
- Engage your core, curl your torso towards your knees, and pause at the top.
- Slowly lower your torso back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of engaging the core.
- Rounding the back during the movement.
- Lifting too quickly or using momentum.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or reduce the range of motion.
- Perform the exercise without weight to build foundational strength.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the entire movement.
- Control the movement; avoid using momentum to pull yourself up.
- Keep the chest against the pad to avoid strain on your neck.
Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad) Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
weight machine
fitness
beginner