Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad)
Expert Advice
Focus on contracting your abs to lift the weight rather than pulling with your arms or neck.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured under the footrest.
- Place your hands on the overhead pads.
- Contract your abdominal muscles to curl your upper body forward.
- Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension in the abs.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) primarily targets the Abs, with Strength mechanics using Leverage Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Abs100%
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) work?
Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) primarily targets the Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Leverage Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) suitable for beginners?
Lever Seated Crunch (hands pad) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
