Abs exercise

Cable Crunch

How to do the Cable Crunch with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Perform cable crunch exercises by kneeling in front of a cable station with a pulley attachment. Grip the rope attachment with both hands and pull it down until it rests right above your head. While keeping your hips and arms still, squeeze your core muscles and bring your…
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Illustration showing the Cable Crunch
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Hilo pulley cable Hilo pulley cable
Technique

How to do the Cable Crunch

  1. 1 Perform cable crunch exercises by kneeling in front of a cable station with a pulley attachment.
  2. 2 Grip the rope attachment with both hands and pull it down until it rests right above your head.
  3. 3 While keeping your hips and arms still, squeeze your core muscles and bring your shoulders toward your pelvis.
  4. 4 Slowly return to the starting position.