Lever Seated Crunch
The Lever Seated Crunch 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: Sit on machine with back and hips against back supports. If available, place lower legs under pads or on platform. Grasp handles above and position back of arm against pads to each side. Execution: With hips stationary, flex waist so elbows travel downward. Return and repeat. Comments: SeeSpot Reduction Myth.
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