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Cable Crunch

Loaded flexion of the spine. High-tension crunch variation.

BeginnerCable + rope3 × 12–15
Cable Crunch demonstration thumbnail — How to PROPERLY Perform A Cable Crunch to Shape Your Abs (Kneeling Cable Abdominal Crunch)
Rectus abdominisCable + rope

Cable Crunch

Demo · Colossus Fitness

Verified Cable Crunch demonstration by Colossus Fitness. Click to play.

How to do the Cable Crunch

  1. 1Bow the spine
  2. 2Hips still
  3. 3Squeeze at bottom

Benefits of the Cable Crunch

  • Builds strength and size in the rectus abdominis through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Constant tension through the full range — no easy point in the rep
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4McGill (2010) — Core training: evidence translating to better performance and injury preventionStrength and Conditioning Journal
  5. 5Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services