Cable Kneeling Crunch Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Rectus Abdominis
Equipment
Cable
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles
Obliques
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
4.5
Alternate Names
Cable Crunch

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Kneeling Crunch

  1. Attach a rope handle or strap to a high pulley cable.
  2. Kneel a few feet away from the machine, facing away with the cable positioned above your head.
  3. Grasp the handle with both hands and pull it down as you crunch your torso downward toward your knees.
  4. Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using excessive momentum to pull the weight down.
  • Not engaging the core properly.
  • Overextending the back during the movement.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise with a lighter weight.
  • Reduce the range of motion if necessary.

Tips

  • Keep your core tight during the exercise.
  • Ensure the cable is set at the right height to maximize tension.
  • Avoid leaning back too far to prevent straining your back.

Tags

core
cable
abs
strength
beginner
waist