Knee-Strap Crunch
Abdominal Exercises
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39s
Spring Load: LB-MB
Time: 1 min
Machine Set-Up:
Facing back
Black foot straps in hand
Variations:
Scoot seat back closer to line 3
Slide foot straps closer to knees
Change tempo from traditional 4-count crunch to a 2-count, single count or hold
Change arm positions/motion
Modifications:
Slide foot straps closer to hips
Arm position: hands behind head is more challenging; option to reach fingertips forward or place them behind the knees for support/assistance
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Long Spine Series: Abdominal Moves
Spring Load: LB- LB+1Y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Face front
Black foot straps in handVariations:
Leg Press
Pelvic Lift
Combine these two movesModifications:
N/A -
Seated Crunch
Spring Load: Any
Time: 1 Min
Machine Set Up: Back of the machine, facing frontVariations:
Legs straighter
Tempo
Range of motion
Arm placement
Use of hand weights or Pilates ring
Can be used as oblique exercise with appropriate variationModifications:
Knees more bent
Arm placement
Limit... -
Mega Sit-Up
Spring Load: 3-4y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, face front, black handles in handsModifications:
If felt too strongly in hip flexors, cue flattening feet on the carriage under the front s-strap