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ABDOMINAL CRUNCH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cable crunch
1, record 1, English, cable%20crunch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cable kneeling crunch 2, record 1, English, cable%20kneeling%20crunch
- abdominal cable crunch 3, record 1, English, abdominal%20cable%20crunch
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: kneeling on the floor with your back to a high-pulley machine, hold the cable with both hands against the top of your head. Then simply bend your upper body down to bring the cable as low as possible. 4, record 1, English, - cable%20crunch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the straight abdominal muscles. 4, record 1, English, - cable%20crunch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flexion du tronc avec poulie haute
1, record 1, French, flexion%20du%20tronc%20avec%20poulie%20haute
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- crunch à la poulie 2, record 1, French, crunch%20%C3%A0%20la%20poulie
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
- crunch à la poulie haute 3, record 1, French, crunch%20%C3%A0%20la%20poulie%20haute
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
- abdos à la poulie 4, record 1, French, abdos%20%C3%A0%20la%20poulie
masculine noun, plural
- enroulement vertébral à la poulie haute 5, record 1, French, enroulement%20vert%C3%A9bral%20%C3%A0%20la%20poulie%20haute
masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : à genoux, dos à une poulie haute, agrippez la poignée de la poulie avec vos deux mains et maintenez-la contre le dessus de votre tête. Abaissez simplement le haut de votre corps de manière à faire descendre la poulie le plus bas possible. 6, record 1, French, - flexion%20du%20tronc%20avec%20poulie%20haute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles abdominaux droits. 6, record 1, French, - flexion%20du%20tronc%20avec%20poulie%20haute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «crunch à la poulie» est le plus souvent utilisé. 6, record 1, French, - flexion%20du%20tronc%20avec%20poulie%20haute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crunch
1, record 2, English, crunch
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- abdominal crunch 2, record 2, English, abdominal%20crunch
- floor abdominal crunch 3, record 2, English, floor%20abdominal%20crunch
- curl-up 4, record 2, English, curl%2Dup
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: lie on your back, with your knees bent at a 45-degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands by your ears, with your shoulders pointing up (during the exercise, do not pull on your head or neck with your hands). By contracting your abdominal muscles, raise your head and shoulders a few inches high while keeping your lower back flat on the floor. Return to starting position. 5, record 2, English, - crunch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the straight abdominal muscles. 5, record 2, English, - crunch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demi-redressement assis
1, record 2, French, demi%2Dredressement%20assis
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enroulement vertébral 2, record 2, French, enroulement%20vert%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun, France
- crunch 3, record 2, French, crunch
anglicism, masculine noun
- redressement partiel 4, record 2, French, redressement%20partiel
masculine noun
- redressement assis partiel 5, record 2, French, redressement%20assis%20partiel
masculine noun
- relevé partiel de buste 6, record 2, French, relev%C3%A9%20partiel%20de%20buste
masculine noun
- enroulement abdominal 7, record 2, French, enroulement%20abdominal
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : couchez-vous sur le dos, pliez vos genoux à 45 degrés et gardez vos pieds bien à plat sur le sol. Placez vos mains de manière à toucher légèrement vos oreilles avec vos doigts et pointez vos coudes vers le haut (durant l'exercice, il ne faut surtout pas se servir des mains pour tirer sur la nuque). Par une contraction des muscles abdominaux, soulevez votre tête et vos épaules de quelques pouces tout en gardant le bas de votre dos bien à plat sur le sol. Retournez ensuite à la position de départ. 8, record 2, French, - demi%2Dredressement%20assis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles abdominaux droits. 8, record 2, French, - demi%2Dredressement%20assis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2018-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crunch
1, record 3, English, crunch
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- abdominal crunch 1, record 3, English, abdominal%20crunch
- ab crunch 1, record 3, English, ab%20crunch
- floor abdominal crunch 1, record 3, English, floor%20abdominal%20crunch
- curl-up 1, record 3, English, curl%2Dup
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- demi-redressement assis
1, record 3, French, demi%2Dredressement%20assis
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- enroulement vertébral 1, record 3, French, enroulement%20vert%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun, France
- redressement partiel 1, record 3, French, redressement%20partiel
masculine noun
- redressement assis partiel 1, record 3, French, redressement%20assis%20partiel
masculine noun
- relevé partiel de buste 1, record 3, French, relev%C3%A9%20partiel%20de%20buste
masculine noun
- enroulement abdominal 1, record 3, French, enroulement%20abdominal
masculine noun
- redressement assis 1, record 3, French, redressement%20assis
avoid, masculine noun
- crunch 1, record 3, French, crunch
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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