Core

Machine Crunches

A resistance-based abdominal exercise performed on a machine for effective core isolation.

A machine-based crunch exercise that isolates the abs effectively, offering consistent resistance and reducing neck and back strain.

How to do Tips

Body Part: Core
Level: Beginner
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Intermediate
Muscles: Abs
Modality: Isolation
Direction: Push
Equipment: Crunch Machine
Goal: Hypertrophy

How to do:

1. Sit on the crunch machine with your feet secured and your hands holding the grips. 2. Adjust the weight to a comfortable level. 3. Engage your core and curl your upper body forward, squeezing your abs. 4. Slowly return to the starting position. 5. Repeat for 12-15 reps per set. 6. Complete 3-4 sets total.

Tips:

- Focus on using your abdominal muscles, not your arms or shoulders. - Control the movement to avoid using momentum. - Keep your back pressed against the pad throughout the exercise. - Increase weight gradually as your strength improves.

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