Cable Crunch
The Cable Crunch primarily works the Rectus Abdominis, with secondary activation of the External Obliques and stabilizer support from the Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Kneel facing away from a cable machine, pull the rope down while flexing your abs.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Rectus Abdominis |
| Secondary | External Obliques |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle External Obliques (core)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Abdominis.
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