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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our smith machine six pack abs exercises.

Smith Machine Raised Dumbbell Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Amateur + Hard Upper Abdominals None Mass / Strength Size
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A smith machine, a dumbbell and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our top quality smith machines
Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

Smith Machine Raised Dumbbell Crunches Technique Instructions

Smith Machine Raised Dumbbell Abs Crunches
Technique - Start by setting the bar to a height just above your knee caps. Sit down on the floor in front of the bar and place the backs of your ankles on the bar shoulder width apart. Slide your butt forwards until your legs are in a L-shape position. Keep your legs in a static relaxed position throughout the exercise. Grip the dumbbells with both hands and hold it behind head across your neck. Lay back onto the floor and start the exercise when ready. Exhale as you crunch forwards squeezing your abs muscles at the top of the motion. Keep your lower back on the floor. Inhale as you lower yourself back down in a controlled manner not allowing any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep. This technique will maintain pressure on the abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.

Smith Machine Raised Dumbbell Crunches Video