Lever Seated Crunch V. 2

Setup

1. 01Set the seat so the machine's pivot aligns with your mid torso.
2. 02Reach up and grip the overhead handles beside your head.
3. 03Anchor your feet under the pads and choose a smooth working load.
4. 04Sit tall with elbows pointing forward before starting.

Execution

1. 01Exhale and crunch down, bringing your elbows toward your thighs.
2. 02Keep the arms locked in position so the abs drive the movement.
3. 03Squeeze hard at full flexion for a one count.
4. 04Unfold slowly back to a tall seated position without releasing tension.

Checkpoints

• -Elbows and hands stay fixed relative to the head all rep.
• -The spine visibly rounds instead of the hips hinging.
• -Hips remain glued to the seat.
• -Tempo is even on the way down and the way up.

Common mistakes

• -Turning the movement into a pulldown by yanking with the lats.
• -Bouncing out of the bottom position.
• -Choosing a load that limits the crunch to a small arc.
• -Letting the head jut forward instead of flexing the trunk.