How to Work Abs With the Lever Seated Hip Raise Crunch

Many people work out their abdominal muscles by doing sit-ups, crunches and by incorporating free weights. It is possible however, to get a great ab workout using a machine. Try the lever seated hip raise crunch on the lever seated hip raise machine found at most gyms. This exercise targets the rectus abdominis muscle group.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lever seated hip raise machine

1. Sit down at the lever seated hip raise machine. Press your back firmly pressed against the back support. Rest the your head against the padded head rest. Slide your feet securely under the machine's padded bar.

2. Grab the handles. Check that your grip is firm before you begin the exercise.

3. Begin your ab workout. Pull both handles down while simultaneously bending at your waist. This flexing movement enables you to pull the lower leg bar up. Your body bends in the middle in a similar motion of a crunch or sit-up.

4. Repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions. Use slow, controlled movements during the ab workout.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your elbows locked and in alignment with your shoulders throughout the duration of the exercise.
• You may be tempted to lift your head as you do the exercise. Resist the urge. Your head needs to stay firmly against the head rest throughout the ab workout.
• All weightlifting exercises come with risk of injury. Perform the lever seated hip raise crunch at your own risk.

Resources

• See the lever seated hip raise crunch performed.

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