Cable crunch

Main muscle🎯 Abs

Equipment🧰 Cable

Area🎯 Core/Abs

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How to do it step by step

Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and stand sideways to the machine.
Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine and place your other hand on your hip.
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
With your abs engaged, bend sideways at the waist, bringing your elbow down towards your hip.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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