Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cable Crunch, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis |
| Also | Obliques |
Setup
Keep the hips fixed and round the spine to fully contract the abs.
How to do it well
- Kneel below a high pulley with a rope
- Crunch the ribcage toward the pelvis
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Hinging at the hips instead of the spine
- Pulling with the arms
Free programs with Cable Crunch
- Chest-Back / Shoulders-Arms / Legs (6 day)
- Glutes and Legs Emphasis Block (5 day)
- Machines Only: Twice a Week
- Push / Pull / Legs Rotating (5 day)
- High Intensity, Few Sets (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Upper / Lower (6 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.