Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad)
The Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad) primarily works the Rectus Abdominis, with secondary activation of the External Obliques. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation push exercise targeting the Rectus Abdominis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Push |
| 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)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position seat so chest is same height of padded lever. Sit on machine with back of hips against hip pad. Place hands on outside of lever pad. Execution: With hips stationary, flex waist in "C" shape so shoulders travel forward and downward. Return and repeat. Comments: On some models, feet can be positioned behind pad under seat. SeeSpot Reduction Myth.
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