Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas, Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Crunch
How to: Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch
- Attach the cable to a low pulley and set an appropriate weight.
- Kneel facing the cable machine, holding the rope attachment at your forehead.
- Engage your core and, while keeping your elbows stationary, pull the ropes down towards your knees.
- Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release back to starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling the neck with the hands.
- Arching the lower back instead of using the abdominal muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weight to focus on form.
- Reduce the range of motion if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Do not use momentum; control the movement on both the upward and downward phases.
Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch Alternatives
Tags
cable
waist
core
strength
abdominals
exercise