Exercise Lab

Seated Overhead Abdominal & Oblique Crunch

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core

Purposes

  • Abdominal and oblique strength.

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Description

  • Attach long strap D-handles to high pulleys. Adjust back pad to rear-most position. Set resistance.
  • Sit facing away from machine. Grasp handles and bring strap handles so strap rests comfortably around neck and handles are on upper chest.
  • Contract abdominal muscles so that rib cage moves toward hips. For obliques, rotate torso while contracting so that right shoulder moves toward left side of hips and vice versa.
  • Slowly return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Contract your abdominals as you crunch.

Mistakes

  • Using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Not bringing your ribcage towards your hips.