Core exercise
Plate-Loaded Ab Crunch
Trunk flexion seated on a plate-loaded ab machine.
- Primary muscleCore
- EquipmentMachine
- MovementCore
- LevelBeginner
- Core
- Machine
How to do the Plate-Loaded Ab Crunch
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the seat, sit with your back supported, and lock your feet under the rollers.
- Load the plates and grip the handles with both hands.
- Contract your abs and curl your torso forward and down, without pushing with your arms.
- Slowly return to the starting position without losing tension.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Plate-Loaded Ab 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 Plate-Loaded Ab Crunch work?
The Plate-Loaded Ab Crunch works mainly the core.