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Machine Crunch

MachineIsolationEasy to learn
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Abs

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Ab crunch machine setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Set it so the pivot is near your belly button
  2. 2Crunch your ribs down
  3. 3Control the stretch back

Most common mistake

Pushing with the arms.

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Why research scores it 88
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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