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cable kneeling crunch

cable kneeling crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Attach a rope handle to a high pulley and kneel down facing away from the machine

Step 2. Hold the rope handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows out to the sides

Step 3. Keeping your hips stationary, flex your waist and crunch your torso down towards your thighs

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position

Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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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