How to Work Abs With the Lever Gripless Seated Crunch

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If you're a beginner at the gym and are looking for a great, low-impact, ab workout that is simple to execute, try the lever gripless seated crunch. It is performed on an abdominal muscle lever machine found at most gyms and targets the abdominal muscle group.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Abdominal muscle lever machine

Step 1

Sit down at the lever machine and make appropriate adjustments. Before you begin your ab workout, align the padded lever is with your shoulders.
Step 2

Put your arms over the padded lever. Your shoulders now need to be at a 90-degree angle to your body. Press your feet firmly to the floor and maintain their position throughout the exercise.
Step 3

Bend at the waist slowly, so your elbows move toward the direction of the floor. Your body needs to bend into a "C" shape, closing at the middle.
Step 4

Return to the beginning position. Extend your waist and lift your upper body back to where it began.
Step 5

Repeat for your desired number of repetitions using slow, controlled movements.

Tips & Warnings

For the greatest benefit, keep your shoulders at the 90-degree angle during the entire exercise.
For men, maintain contact with your chest and the padded lever throughout the exercise. For women, keep as close to the padded lever as possible, without actually making contact with the lever.

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