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Cable reverse crunch

Intermediate

Cable reverse crunch is a isolation cable exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a cable to a low pulley and lie down facing up on a mat.
  2. 2Hold the cable with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  3. 3Bend your knees and lift your legs up, bringing your thighs towards your chest.
  4. 4While keeping your upper body stable, curl your pelvis up towards your chest, lifting your hips off the mat.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Decline crunchBodyweight
  • Crunch floorBodyweight
  • Roller reverse crunchOther
  • Cable tuck reverse crunchCable

Easier variations

  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Butt-upsBodyweight
  • CocoonsBodyweight
  • Crunch floorBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Hanging straight leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • V-sit on floorBodyweight
  • Weighted hanging leg-hip raiseWeight plate
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