Core exercise
Machine Seated Crunch
Weighted trunk flexion on a seated ab machine.
- Primary muscleCore
- EquipmentMachine
- MovementCore
- LevelBeginner
- Core
- Machine
How to do the Machine Seated Crunch
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Choose the weight, sit with your back supported, and lock your ankles under the roller.
- Grab the handles and rest your forearms or chest on the pads.
- Curl your torso forward and down, contracting your abs, without pushing with your arms.
- Slowly return to the starting position without losing tension.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Machine Seated Crunch
They work the core with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Machine Seated Crunch work?
The Machine Seated Crunch works mainly the core.