Crunch Machine

Pro Tip

Exhale deeply as you crunch down to further activate your abs.

How To

Sit on the machine with your arms crossed in front of you.
Exhale and crunch your body forwards, while keeping your feet and butt firmly in place.
Continue to crunch forward until the pad is just above thigh level.
Inhale and allow yourself to raise your torso back up, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Equipment

Seated Crunch Machine

This machine can improve your ability to stabilize your core.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Overhead Crunch Machine

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment