Cable Crunch

Builds your abs and core control. That helps with heavier lifts and everyday movement.

Muscle group

Abs

Equipment

Cable

Exercise type

Isolation

Technique

Basic technique

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Kneel in front of the high cable, either with your back to the machine or facing it, whichever feels more stable.
02
Hold the rope attachment with your hands behind your neck or at your forehead.
03
Crunch down by rounding your upper back, bringing your rib cage toward your pelvis.
04
Return to the starting position under control and keep tension in your abs.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds your abs and core control. That helps with heavier lifts and everyday movement.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your abs, especially at the bottom of the crunch. It should not be felt in your lower back or arms.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is pulling the rope with your arms. Keep your hands in place and crunch by rounding your upper back and using your abs.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Cable Crunch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.