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Coreintermediate

Cable Crunch

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary: rectus abdominis, obliques

How to do it

Kneel in front of a high cable with a rope attachment, holding the rope behind your head. Crunch your ribs toward your hips by flexing your spine, then return with control.

Form Tips

Don't pull with your arms or use your hip flexors — the motion should come entirely from spinal flexion. Keep your hips in a fixed position throughout.

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