Machine Crunches

Instructions

• This exercise is performed on the abdominal machine as shown in the pictures.
• Sit in the adominal machine. Adjust the pad so that it is touching your chest when you are sitting up almost straight.
• Put your arms over the pad and slowly bend at the waist, contracting the abdominal muscles.
• Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly return to starting position.

Tips

• There are various abdominal machines available. Refer to the instructions on the machine if it is different than the one pictured above.