Intermediate
Cable Crunch
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Cable Crunch is a great exercise to increase stability and strengthen your core. A strong core is essential for performing more challenging compound exercises like the deadlift, bench press, and pull-up. Cable crunches are easily adjustable.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Hook the rope attachment to the high pulley rope machine. Kneel directly under the attachment of the rope, lean forward slightly and grasp both ends of the rope, holding them on either side of your face. -
Step 2
Prepare the body and bend the waist, bringing the elbows to the hips. Pause and slowly return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Cable Crunch targets Abs, Back, Core, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Try not to shorten the exercise. Be sure to fully straighten up at the top of the movement.
- Focus on constantly tensing and contracting your abdominal muscles.
- Don't let your lower back arch at the top of the exercise.
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