Primary: Abdominals, Legs (abdomini, iliopsoas)
Secondary: Arms, Shoulder, Back (trizeps brachii, deltoideus, erector spinae)
The assisted Crunch belongs to the standard exercises of the abdominal training. The straight abdominal muscles get stressed in an optimal way. This version is very intensive for the abdominal musculature due to the permanent tension. The straps of the VarioSling have an angle of 60-45 degree and point towards the legs. The suspension point is placed behind the head.
The following figures illustrate the exercise Assisted Crunch with Tuck Up Legs:
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| Suspension Training Exercise For Abdominals | |
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Starting Position The head and the upper and medial back are raised in the air, the buttocks is in contact with the bottom. The toes are tightened. The arms are stretched and the palms point down forward. The VarioSling is under tension. Both legs are nearly stretched out. |
Final Position The legs are tightened, the toes point upwards and the lower legs are parallel towards the bottom. Only the buttocks are in contact with the bottom. The position of the arms and the hands remains unchanged. |
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Movement 1 The legs get flexed and pulled towards the chest. |
Movement 2 By stretching the hip-, and knee joints both legs get lowered again. |
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Hint: You can do this exercise fast or slow. It is important that you keep your legs, your back and the head up in the air. |
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