STRENGTH MACHINE SIMULATION: SEATED AB CRUNCH

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Seated Ab Crunch

 

Simulate a seated ab crunch machine using the following setup:

 

EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHMENTS NEEDED

• Adjustable-height cable machine or high cable pulley system

• Adjustable bench

• Fast-Attach All In 1 Fitness Strap to accept the following attachment options:

  • Long bar with pad attachment

  • Specialty handles designed to work with this setup

 

CABLE MACHINE SETUP

• Set the cable pulley height for a 15-45* cable path, depending on how much range of motion you use.

• For less range of motion, set the cable pulley height lower and closer to 15*.

• For more range of motion, set the cable pulley height higher and closer to 45*.

 

BENCH SETUP

• Set the bench to a 90* angle approximately 1 to 1.5 feet away from the cable pulley.

 

ALL IN 1 FITNESS STRAP SETUP

• Anchor the All In 1 Fitness Strap to the cable pulley.

• Anchor the long bar with pad attachment to approximately loop 8 to 10 on the All In 1 Fitness Strap.

• Anchor the specialty handle attachments to approximately loop 6 to 8 on the All In 1 Fitness Strap, depending the height of the cable pulley and what type of handle attachment you use.

• The long bar pad attachment is used in place of the chest pad on machines.