Abs · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Crunch

The lever seated crunch is an abdominal exercise performed on a leverage machine. It targets the abs, with secondary emphasis on the obliques and hip flexors. The movement involves crunching forward against resistance, making it a controlled and effective core strengthening exercise.

Lever Seated Crunch demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques and Hip flexors
Level
Beginner
Category
Abs

How to do Lever Seated Crunch, step by step

  1. Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured under the footpads.
  2. Place your hands on the handles or the sides of the seat for support.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your abs.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position, allowing your back to round slightly.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Seated Crunch works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and hip flexors.

Track Lever Seated Crunch in SPLYT

Lever Seated Crunch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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