01Facts
Crunch is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Abs in the Core region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors.
02Muscle recruitment
Scored primarily as Core. Stimulus share across muscles:
03Equipment variations
Bodyweight
Crunch
External load · HomeCable
Cable Crunch
Cable Crunch is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Abs in the Core region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors.
Also called kneeling cable crunch, rope crunch
External load · GymMachine
Ab Crunch Machine
Ab Crunch Machine is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Abs in the Core region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors.
Also called machine crunch, ab machine, seated ab crunch, abdominal
External load · Gym04More core movements
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