How to do it
Initiate each rep by drawing your ribs downward.
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Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the pad.
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Place your feet under the foot pads and grasp the handles.
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Exhale and contract your abs to curl your upper body forward.
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Pause at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position while inhaling.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Focus on a slow, controlled motion to maximize abdominal engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling with the arms instead of abs
- ✕Hyperextending the spine on return
- ✕Leading with the head and neck forward