How to do it
Pause briefly at the top crunch before reversing.
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Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your legs under the lever.
- 2
Hold onto the side handles for support.
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Contract your abs to lift your legs and crunch your upper body simultaneously.
- 4
Slowly lower back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement both on the way up and down to keep constant tension on the abs and avoid using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rocking the torso back to start each rep
- ✕Legs swinging apart under the lever pad
- ✕Pulling with the arms instead of the abs