Description
Controlled trunk curling to target the abdominals.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the machine supports to stay aligned throughout.
- Keep your pelvis secure and back supported.
- Keep your neck neutral and shoulders down.
- Position yourself to maintain a comfortable range.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Curl your spine progressively as you rise.
- Contract firmly at the top without pulling on your neck.
- Lower vertebra by vertebra into a stretch.
Technique cue
Curl with your abdominals without pulling with your arms.
Common mistakes- pulling your head with your hands
- rising too quickly
- dropping back without control
- arching the back at the top
- forcing a range beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided path reduces sideways instability.
- Forcing the range can still overload the joints.