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4343

Pure Kraft Abdominal Crunch

PURE KRAFT ABDOMINAL CRUNCH

This machine helps train the core on a guided path. Fix the pelvis and upper body, and move with the abs or trunk muscles rather than pulling with the arms.

Main targetCore
LevelBeginner - advanced
Best tempoSmooth, no jerking

What matters on this model

  • gym80 source: targets the abdominals.
  • gym80 source: uses handles for a stable working position.

Why use it

Use the Pure Kraft 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

  1. For the Pure Kraft Abdominal Crunch, first check its source-listed detail: uses handles for a stable working position.
  2. Adjust the seat, roller, or chest support for your height.
  3. Secure the pelvis and feet so the movement comes from the trunk.
  4. Choose a range that does not irritate the lower back.
  5. Start with a load you can control on the return.

How to perform

  1. On the Pure Kraft Abdominal Crunch, move smoothly through this model's working path.
  2. Do not pull with the arms when the handles are only for support.
  3. Pause briefly at the working end of the range.
  4. 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 handles for a stable working position.

Technique video

Sources: gym80.de product page for 4343; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 62, printed page 60.