Abs · Cable · Intermediate

How to do Cable Standing Crunch (With Rope Attachment)

The cable standing crunch (with rope attachment) is an abdominal exercise performed using a cable machine and rope attachment. It targets the abs and also engages the obliques. The movement involves crunching the torso forward against resistance, providing a challenging core workout.

Cable Standing Crunch (With Rope Attachment) demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Cable Standing Crunch (With Rope Attachment), step by step

  1. Attach a rope to a cable machine at chest height.
  2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the rope with both hands and bring it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
  4. Engage your abs and slowly crunch your torso forward, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Standing Crunch (With Rope Attachment) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.

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Cable Standing Crunch (With Rope Attachment) 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.

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