Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Ab Crunch Machine, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis |
| Also | Obliques |
Setup
Curl the ribcage toward the pelvis rather than just hinging at the hips.
How to do it well
- Set the seat and grip the handles
- Crunch by flexing the spine
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Pulling with the arms
- Using momentum instead of the abs
Free programs with Ab Crunch Machine
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Machines Only: Twice a Week
- Machines Only: Full Body (3 day)
- Machines Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.