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Cable standing crunch

Intermediate

Cable standing crunch is a isolation cable exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

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

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. 2Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
  3. 3Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  4. 4Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Oblique crunchBodyweight
  • Cross body crunchBodyweight
  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight
  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Weighted crunchWeight plate
  • Cable standing crunch (with rope attachment)Cable

Easier variations

  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Cross body crunchBodyweight
  • Elbow-to-kneeBodyweight
  • Oblique crunchBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging straight twisting leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Weighted hanging leg-hip raiseWeight plate
  • Gorilla chinBodyweight
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