Cable Standing Crunch (with rope attachment) 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
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Rope Crunch
How to: Cable Standing Crunch (with rope attachment)
- Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Attach a rope to the high pulley and hold both ends with your hands.
- Pull the rope down to your shoulders while keeping your elbows bent.
- Engage your core and crunch down, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
- Slowly return to starting position and repeat for desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using the arms to pull instead of focusing on the core.
- Arching the back excessively during the crunch.
- Not engaging the core muscles sufficiently.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or resistance if you're starting out.
- Perform the exercise from a seated position if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
- Avoid jerking motions; focus on a controlled movement.
- Make sure to adjust the cable height to your comfort.
Cable Standing Crunch (with rope attachment) Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
waist
cable
midsection