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cable standing crunch (with rope attachment)

cable standing crunch (with rope attachment) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Attach a rope to a cable machine at chest height.

Step 2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3. Hold the rope with both hands and bring it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.

Step 4. Engage your abs and slowly crunch your torso forward, bringing your elbows towards your knees.

Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, 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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