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.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryRectus Abdominis
SecondaryExternal Obliques

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. 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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