How to do it
Press your feet firmly against the footrest to anchor your hips.
- 1
Lie down on the leverage machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured under the footrest.
- 2
Grip the handles above your head without pulling on them.
- 3
Contract your abs to lift your upper torso, bringing your ribcage towards your pelvis.
- 4
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid pulling on the lever with your arms; use your abs to perform the crunch. Keep the movement slow and controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back during the lift
- ✕Craning the neck forward during crunch
- ✕Dropping the torso onto pad uncontrolled