Lever Lying Crunch (plate loaded)
The Lever Lying Crunch (plate loaded) primarily works the Rectus Abdominis, with secondary activation of the External Obliques and stabilizer support from the Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Posterior Deltoid, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Rectus Abdominis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Rectus Abdominis |
| Secondary | External Obliques |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle External Obliques (core)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie on machine with feet on foot bar. Place forearms on bars at sides or grasp handles above to each side. Execution: With hips stationary, raise upper back pad by flexing waist. Return and repeat. Comments: Lever fulcrum should be aligned with waist, not hips. SeeSpot Reduction Myth.
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