Machine Crunch is a beginner isolation pull using machine. It loads Abs.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Abs
- Secondary: —
Setup
- Set machine and lock a neutral spine. Ribs down.
How to do it
- Move or hold so Abs stay braced. No yanking on the neck.
Coaching cues
- Exhale as you work. Keep the pelvis quiet.
Common mistakes
- Yanking the head or yanking the lumbar spine. Shorten the range; slow down.
Related lifts
- Barbell Rollout Abs
- Bicycle Crunch Abs
- Cable Crunch Abs
- Cable Side Crunch Abs
- Captains Chair Knee Raise Abs
- Captains Chair Leg Raise Abs
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