Abs exercise

Machine Seated Crunch

How to do the Machine Seated Crunch with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit on the ab machine and adjust the lever to your height. If the machine has a support pad then secure it to your upper chest. Grab the handles and crunch forward while contracting your abs. Your feet may be lifted up while you crunch. Exhale during this portion of the…
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Illustration showing the Machine Seated Crunch
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Ab crunch machine Ab crunch machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Seated Crunch

  1. 1 Sit on the ab machine and adjust the lever to your height. If the machine has a support pad then secure it to your upper chest.
  2. 2 Grab the handles and crunch forward while contracting your abs. Your feet may be lifted up while you crunch. Exhale during this portion of the exercise. Slowly lift your torso back up until it’s erect.