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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

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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