Crunch
Cable crunch
What it works
Works
Abs
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Cable
How to do it
- Kneel facing a high pulley with a rope attached at the top.
- Hold the rope at the sides of your head with your elbows bent.
- Curl your torso down, bringing your elbows toward your thighs.
- Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement.
- Return under control until your torso is extended and repeat.
Common mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of the abs
- Moving from the hips instead of curling the torso
- Letting the weight drop on the way back
Other variations
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