Abs · Cable · Intermediate
How to do Cable Standing Crunch
The cable standing crunch is an abdominal exercise performed using a cable machine. It targets the abs and also engages the obliques. The movement involves crunching the torso down against resistance, which increases core strength and stability.
How to do Cable Standing Crunch, step by step
- Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
- Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Cable Standing Crunch works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.
Track Cable Standing Crunch in SPLYT
Cable Standing Crunch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
