Abs exercise · leverage machine
Lever Seated Crunch
The lever seated crunch is a leverage machine exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the lever seated crunch
- Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
- Grasp the handles or place your hands on the side pads for support.
- Engage your abs and slowly lean back, allowing the pad to move with you.
- Once your upper body is at a 45-degree angle, contract your abs and crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The obliques work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every machine exercise.
