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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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