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Core
Machine Ab Crunch
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit in the ab crunch machine with the pads against your chest and feet secured. Crunch forward by flexing your spine and contracting your abs, not by pushing with your arms. Return under control, keeping tension on the abs and avoiding a full relaxation at the top.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: