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Cable Crunch

Abdominals

CONTROLLED RANGE
01

Setup

  1. Kneel facing a high rope attachment.
  2. Hold the rope near the temples without pulling on the neck.
02

Execution

  1. Bring ribs toward the pelvis with the hips mostly still.
  2. Return to a tall controlled position.
03

Feel and control

  • Ribs to pelvis
  • Hips quiet
  • Curl the trunk
04

Avoid

  • Hinging only at the hips
  • Pulling with the arms
  • Using excessive load
BREATHING

Exhale into the crunch; inhale on the return.

TEMPO

2 seconds curl, 1 second squeeze, 3 seconds return

SAFETY

Use padding for the knees and a load that does not strain the neck or back.