Machine Seated Crunch (Chest Pad)
The machine crunch with the pad across the chest and the feet hooked under the rollers; the chest pushes the pad down as the trunk curls.
How to do it
Setup
Seated upright, feet hooked under the lower rollers, the pad across the chest, hands on its handles.
Steps
- Curl the ribs down toward the pelvis, pushing the pad with the chest.
- Squeeze at the bottom of the curl.
- Unroll slowly until upright, keeping the weight off the stack.
Common mistakes
Pulling the pad down with the arms: the hands only hold it; the chest pushes. Hinging at the hips instead of curling: the spine rounds, the hips stay put. Letting the stack rest between reps: stop just short of it.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale returning.
