Cable Standing Crunch
Primary Equipment
Cable pulley machine
Cable pulley machine
Instructions
- Stand facing the cable machine, holding the rope attachment with both hands behind your head.
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Crunch your torso downwards, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
- Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the rope.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement.
- Focus on contracting your abdominals, not pulling with your arms.
- Control the eccentric (return) phase to maximize muscle engagement.
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
