3. Exercise Section LIFE FITNESS Signature Series Owners Manual
3-8
SIGNATURE SERIES ABDOMINAL (FZAB) Muscles Exercised – Abdominals
Setup
Adjust the seat height so that lower back pad is resting on your lower back. Sit
in the machine with your legs placed behind the lower roller pads. Check the
weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Grip handles.
Performing the Exercise
With a controlled motion upper torso crunch, emphasizing the use of your
abdominal muscles. Avoid using your arms to power through the motion, they
should provide a guide for the motion. Concentrate on squeezing your
abdominal muscles throughout the exercise. Maintaining control, return to the
start position and repeat the motion.
TIP: Grasping only one handle while performing the exercise is a way to
prevent from using your arms excessively.