How to perform the Crunch Machine
- 1Adjust the seat so your knees are bent comfortably, set a light to moderate weight, place the pad across your chest or shoulders, grab the handles, and sit tall with your chest up and abs lightly braced.
- 2Exhale as you slowly curl your ribs toward your hips to bring your chest down, pausing briefly to really squeeze your abs, then inhale as you return under control to the starting position without letting the weight slam down.
Coach tips
- Think about bringing your ribs toward your hips, not pulling with your arms or shoulders.
- Move the weight slowly and smoothly; if you have to jerk or swing, the weight is too heavy.
- Keep your neck relaxed and eyes forward so you don’t strain your neck while your abs and obliques do the work.
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