blunt cable standing crunch
blunt cable standing crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
Step 2
Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
Step 3
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Step 4
Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position. Emphasize blunt control.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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