Abdominal Exercises - Bowflex VersaTrainer Owner's Manual

ABdOMinAL EXErCisEs

Resisted Abdominal Crunch
BEnEFiT: The abdominals are responsible for the movement and rotation of the
upper torso. The Resisted Abdominal Crunch will help tone, firm and strengthen
the muscles of the entire region of the abdominals. By using resistance with this
exercise it will help to tone and firm the muscles of the abdominals to a much
greater degree.
PuLLEy POsiTiOn: Variable: Shoulder-to-Highest Level.
BOdy PLACEMEnT: Back to Power Rod unit. Lock-down system secured.
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sTART
sTArTing POsiTiOn: Move out slightly from the cable pulley system.
Reach overhead or behind and grasp the handles drawing the arms to the chest
with palms facing down toward the floor, arms bent. Cable will ride over the tops
of the shoulders.
EXECuTiOn: Keeping the head and neck straight, crunch forward until chest
comes in contact with the legs.
BrEAThing TEChniQuE: Exhale when crunching forward and inhale
when returning to start position.
COMPLEMEnTAry EXErCisEs: Seated Row.
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