Cable Crunch
The Cable Crunch is a beginner cable machine exercise that works the Abs. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesAbs
EquipmentCable Machine
LevelBeginner
How to do the Cable Crunch
- 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.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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