Overhead Crunch Machine


Pro Tip

Exhale deeply while crunching forward to improve the effectiveness of the movement.


How To

  1. Sit on the machine with your butt and lower back firmly planted, legs secured behind the pads, and hands holding onto the overhead handles.
  2. Exhale and crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees and knees toward your chest.
  3. Continue until you can no longer do so while keeping your butt in the seat.
  4. Inhale, allowing your legs to lower and torso to lean back to return to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Equipment

Seated Crunch Machine

This machine can improve your ability to stabilize your core.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment