Exercise · core
Cable Crunch
A weighted ab movement that allows progressive overload on the core.
Primary muscle
core
Equipment
machine
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3 sets of 12-15 reps
How to perform
- 1Kneel below a high cable with a rope attachment held by your head.
- 2Hinge down by crunching the abs toward the floor.
- 3Round your spine as you contract, keeping hips still.
- 4Return under control to the start.
Common mistakes
Pulling with the arms instead of crunching with the abs.
Moving at the hips rather than the spine.
Using too much weight and losing form.