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
- Alternate Names
- Seated Cable Crunch
How to: Cable Seated Crunch
- Adjust the cable pulley to a low position and attach the rope.
- Sit on a bench in front of the cable machine, grasp the rope attachment and pull it down towards your shoulders.
- With your knees bent and feet placed flat on the ground, lean slightly back while maintaining a straight back.
- Contract your abdominal muscles and pull from your abs to crunch forward.
- Pause at the top of the movement and slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling on the cable with your arms instead of using your abs.
- Not fully contracting the abdomen at the top of the movement.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight to make it easier.
- Perform the exercise without the cable for bodyweight resistance.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid pulling with your neck.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for maximum effectiveness.
- Control the cable tension and focus on the contraction of your abs during the crunch.
Cable Seated Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
cable
waist
beginner