How to Do Cable Crunch
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the cable crunch.
| Main muscles | Abs |
| Also works | — |
| Equipment | Cable |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- Kneel below a high pulley that contains a rope attachment.
- Grasp cable rope attachment and lower the rope until your hands are placed next to your face.
- Flex your hips slightly and allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back. This will be your starting position.
- With the hips stationary, flex the waist as you contract the abs so that the elbows travel towards the middle of the thighs. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.
- Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you keep constant tension on the abs throughout the movement. Also, do not choose a weight so heavy that the lower back handles the brunt of the work.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
Gym Abs & Core Workout for Beginners5 exercises · about 31 min · GymGym Full Body Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · GymGym Lower Body Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · Gym
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