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Machine Ab Crunch

Strengthen your core with Machine Ab Crunches! Target your abs with controlled reps for a sculpted physique.

The Machine Ab Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: seated crunch machine.

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Required Equipment

Seated Crunch Machine
Seated Crunch Machine

Machine Ab Crunch Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Machine Ab Crunch FAQs

What muscles does the Machine Ab Crunch work?

The Machine Ab Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Machine Ab Crunch?

Seated crunch machine.

Is the Machine Ab Crunch a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What are some Machine Ab Crunch variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable Decline Crunch, Cable Kneeling Rope Crunch, Cable Seated Crunch and Glute Ham Developer Crunch.

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