Exercise Comparison
Ab Crunch Machine vs Landmine 180's
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Landmine 180's
Instructions
Ab Crunch Machine
Select a light resistance and sit down on the ab machine placing your feet under the pads provided and grabbing the top handles. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle as you rest the triceps on the pads provided. This will be your starting position.
At the same time, begin to lift the legs up as you crunch your upper torso. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Tip: Be sure to use a slow and controlled motion. Concentrate on using your abs to move the weight while relaxing your legs and feet.
After a second pause, slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Landmine 180's
Position a bar into a landmine or securely anchor it in a corner. Load the bar to an appropriate weight.
Raise the bar from the floor, taking it to shoulder height with both hands with your arms extended in front of you. Adopt a wide stance. This will be your starting position.
Perform the movement by rotating the trunk and hips as you swing the weight all the way down to one side. Keep your arms extended throughout the exercise.
Reverse the motion to swing the weight all the way to the opposite side.
Continue alternating the movement until the set is complete.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Crunch Machine is a intermediate exercise using machine, while Landmine 180's is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Landmine 180's if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Crunch Machine for a greater challenge. Landmine 180's is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Ab Crunch Machine isolates the target muscle for focused development.