Platform Strap Crunch
Spring Load:
- 1 white spring (standard)
Carriage Crunch Setup:
- Sitting on the first white line of the carriage, tuck your feet underneath the platform strap
- Start with your hands to the side of your temples and knees bent
Carriage Crunch Execution:
- Breathe in through your nose as you begin to lower your back down to the carriage while straightening your legs to send the carriage back
- Exhale through your lips as you come up and forward with your chest while bending your knees to bring the carriage forward
Important Notes:
- Do not lift and strain your neck. Lift from you chest upwards.
- Other hand positions: hands crossed against the chest or arms up and diagonal like your reaching upwards
- If you have any back irritation, take a break and start again when you're ready
- Do not touch the carriage and platform together when coming forward
Anatomy of the Xformer: (link)