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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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