Cable Seated Crunch
The Cable Seated 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 Seated Crunch
- Seat on a flat bench with your back facing a high pulley.Grasp the cable rope attachment with both hands (with the palms of the hands facing each other) and place your hands securely over both shoulders.
- Tip: Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly.
- This will be your starting position.With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the hips.
- Breathe out as you perform this step.As you inhale, go back to the initial position slowly.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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