RussianWhat matters on this model
- gym80 source: targets the abdominals.
- gym80 source: uses a foot support or platform to fix the position.
Why use it
Use the Abdominal Crunch for controlled trunk work with support and measurable loading. Treat the listed adjustments as part of the exercise, not as optional details.
Muscles worked
- Main load: Core.
- Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
- Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.
How to set up
- For the Abdominal Crunch, first check its source-listed detail: uses a foot support or platform to fix the position.
- Adjust the seat, roller, or chest support for your height.
- Secure the pelvis and feet so the movement comes from the trunk.
- Choose a range that does not irritate the lower back.
- Start with a load you can control on the return.
How to perform
- On the Abdominal Crunch, move smoothly through this model's working path.
- Do not pull with the arms when the handles are only for support.
- Pause briefly at the working end of the range.
- Return slowly while keeping trunk tension.
Common mistakes
- Jerking the torso instead of controlling the contraction.
- Using a range that causes lower-back discomfort.
- Pulling with the arms instead of the trunk.
- Losing pelvis or foot fixation.
- Ignoring this model-specific detail: uses a foot support or platform to fix the position.
Technique video
Sources: gym80.de product page for 3008; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 15, printed page 13.