Abs
Cable Crunch
Beginner
Cable
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Attach a rope to the high pulley and kneel facing the machine.
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Hold both rope ends beside your head and lock your hands there.
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Sit back slightly until the cable is taut and your hips are stable.
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Exhale as you curl your spine down toward your thighs.
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Squeeze the abs at the bottom, then return slowly without fully unrolling.
Common mistakes
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Pulling with the arms and shoulders instead of curling the spine.
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Hinging at the hips like a bow instead of crunching.
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Going so heavy the stack drags you upright.
Tips
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Picture rolling up a carpet, one vertebra at a time.
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One of the best ab moves because you can progressively load it.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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