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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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