Cable Seated Crunch Exercise Guide
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
How to: Cable Seated Crunch
- Attach the rope handle to a high pulley on the cable machine.
- Adjust the weight to your preference.
- Kneel or sit in front of the machine with your back straight.
- Grasp the rope handle with both hands and pull it down behind your head.
- Contract your abdominal muscles to crunch your torso down towards your knees.
- Hold briefly at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Not engaging the core fully.
- Overshooting the movement and straining the back.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight for a lighter option.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Do not pull on your neck; use your abs to lift your trunk.
- Control your movements to prevent swinging.
Cable Seated Crunch Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
cable exercises
waist
fitness