Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch

  1. Attach the cable to a low pulley and set an appropriate weight.
  2. Kneel facing the cable machine, holding the rope attachment at your forehead.
  3. Engage your core and, while keeping your elbows stationary, pull the ropes down towards your knees.
  4. Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release back to starting position.
  5. 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.

Tags

cable
waist
core
strength
abdominals
exercise

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