Step by step
- Adjust the seat and pads so the machine's pivot matches the intended movement; choose a light load.
- Keep the pelvis on the seat, place feet on the supports and take the prescribed grip.
- Breathe out and curl the ribs toward the pelvis with control, keeping the neck relaxed.
- Return slowly to a comfortable starting position and set down the resistance before getting out.
Common mistakes
- Moving the arms alone or pulling the head forward.
- Using momentum or forcing a large end range.
Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.
