Lever Seated Crunch (hands 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lever Crunch, Machine Crunch
How to: Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad)
- Adjust the lever and sit on the machine with your back against the pad.
- Position your feet on the footrest to secure your lower body.
- Hold the handles or pads placed over your chest.
- Engage your core, and slowly crunch forward, lifting your torso towards your thighs.
- Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on their neck with their hands.
- Arching the back instead of using the abs to lift.
- Not engaging the core muscle properly.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform without weights for reduced intensity.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement for better results.
- Control the motion; avoid using momentum to aid your crunches.
- Adjust the machine to ensure proper posture and alignment.
Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) Alternatives
Tags
abs
strength
core
machine
waist
beginner