Exercises
Trunk Rotation
Muscles Worked
Rectus Abdominus, Obliques, Serratus Anterior
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
• Keep your chest lifted, shoulders pinched, abs tight
and a slight arch in your lower back.
• Use only low weight Rods.
• Keep all motion in your torso.
• Move only as far as your muscles let you. Do not use
momentum to increase your range of motion.
Failure to perform this exercise correctly could
result in injury. Use only low weight Power Rods.
Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch - Spinal Flexion
Muscles Worked
Rectus Abdominus, Obliques
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
• Do not lift your head or chin. Your head should follow
the rib motion rather than lead it.
• Maintain normal neck posture.
• Tighten your abs throughout the entire exercise and
relax only at the end of each set.
• Move slowly to eliminate momentum.
• Exhale during the upward movement and inhale
during the downward movement.
Abdominal Exercises
Owner’s Manual
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