Lever seated crunch (chest pad)
The lever seated crunch (chest pad) is an abdominal exercise performed on a leverage machine. The exerciser sits on the machine with a chest pad and performs a crunching motion to engage the abdominal muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Ensure the chest pad is positioned correctly to avoid strain.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to perform the exercise.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Recent abdominal surgery
- Hernia
Also known as
Crunch alla macchina con supporto toracico, lever crunch machine, lever seated crunch, chest pad crunch, machine crunch, abs machine exercise