How to do it
Initiate each rep by drawing your lower ribs down toward your pelvis.
- 1
Sit on the leverage machine and secure your feet under the pads.
- 2
Grip the handles and lean your torso back to the starting position.
- 3
Contract your abs to bring your torso towards your thighs.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension in your abs.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Exhale as you crunch and squeeze your abs at the top of the movement for maximum contraction.
Common mistakes
- ✕Using the arms to pull the handles
- ✕Jerking the torso forward with momentum
- ✕Letting the weight stack slam back down