Exercise Comparison
Ab Crunch Machine vs Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw
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.
Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw
Lay on the ground on your back with your knees bent. Hold the ball with one hand, extending the arm fully behind your head. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement at the shoulder, throwing the ball directly forward of you as you sit up, attempting to go for maximum distance.
The ball can be thrown to a partner or bounced off of a wall.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Crunch Machine is a intermediate exercise using machine, while Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Crunch Machine for a greater challenge. Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Ab Crunch Machine isolates the target muscle for focused development.