Vertical Crunch

Video Guide

Watch how to set up and use this equipment.

Muscles Trained

Set Up

1. 1Select your weight on the stack.
2. 2Sit on the seat and place your shins behind the lower rollers.
3. 3Reach up and grip the overhead handles.

How to Use It

1. 1Crunch by pulling the handles down and drawing your knees up toward your chest at the same time.
2. 2Exhale as you compress your midsection.
3. 3Return under control to the upright starting position.
4. 4Keep the tension in your abs — do not pull with your arms.

Helpful Tips

• Move by curling your torso, not by bending your arms.
• Do not let the stack slam at the top.
• Use a controlled tempo — no bouncing.
• Start light while you learn the coordinated crunch.