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Exercise Lab

Standing Ab & 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 handles to the high pulleys and adjust press arm rearward. Set resistance.
  • Stand facing away from machine with hips on back pad, grasp handles and bring 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 hips and vice versa.
  • Slowly return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Contract your abdominals as you crunch.