Core · Regular
Kneeling Cable Crunch
Curling the ribs toward the hips against a high cable, a way to load the abs with real weight.
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- Works
- abs; also obliques
- Kit
- Cable
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Kneel facing a high pulley with a rope. Hold the rope ends beside your head and hinge slightly forward.
While you move
- Hips stay still
- Curl ribs toward your hips
- Elbows toward your knees
- Uncurl slowly
Avoid
- Sitting the hips back to move the weight
- Pulling with the arms
- Going so heavy you cannot curl
Take care if you have trouble with your lower back.