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Cable Crunch.

An isolation exercise that effectively targets the rectus abdominis and obliques for core strength and definition.

BeginnerCable Machine
Cable Crunch
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Rectus abdominis
Secondary
Obliques
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Kneel facing a cable machine, holding a rope attachment behind your head.

  2. Step 02

    Position the pulley at a high setting.

  3. Step 03

    Engage your core and flex your spine, bringing your elbows towards your knees.

  4. Step 04

    Contract your abdominal muscles forcefully at the bottom of the movement.

  5. Step 05

    Keep your hips stationary, focusing on spinal flexion.

  6. Step 06

    Slowly return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your abs.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Focus on contracting your abs, not just pulling with your arms.

  • Control the movement; avoid using momentum.

  • Keep your neck relaxed and avoid pulling on your head.