Lying Crunch Machine

Pro Tip

Forcefully exhaling while raising yourself up can increase the effectiveness of this movement.

How To

Lie down on the machine with your feet placed on the rest and hands behind your head holding the handles.
Exhale and crunch yourself forward.
Continue until your elbow are several inches from your thighs.
Inhale and lower yourself down by allowing yourself to lean back.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Equipment

Lying Crunch Machine

This machine can improve your ability to stabilize your core.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Lying Crunch Machine

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment