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cable seated crunch
cable seated crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on a cable machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Step 2
Hold the cable handle with both hands and position it behind your head.
Step 3
Engage your abs and slowly curl your upper body forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abs
Secondary muscles
obliques
Primary body parts
core
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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