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Seated Pulley Ab Crunch Hammer Curl

Combines core flexion with bicep curl — doubles up work in one movement

Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthCurl

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Abs, Core. Secondary: Biceps, Brachialis
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Curl
Sets & reps3 sets × 12 reps
Estimated calories burned~75 kcal

How to do it

  1. curl a pulley rope attachment or band while holding a crunch position

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Combines core flexion with bicep curl — doubles up work in one movement

Common mistakes

Only curling arms without engaging abs; using momentum

Make it harder

Increase resistance on both movements; slow eccentric

Make it easier

Perform separately: crunch then curl

Breathing

Exhale on contraction, inhale on release

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