How to do it
Press your lower back gently into the pad throughout the movement.
- 1
Lie down on the leverage machine bench with your back flat.
- 2
Secure your legs under the padded lever provided.
- 3
Place your hands lightly behind your head or across your chest.
- 4
Contract your abs to lift your upper body towards your knees, exhaling as you crunch.
- 5
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on using your abs to lift your torso, rather than swinging or using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with clasped hands
- ✕Lifting the hips off the bench pad
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the crunch