Kneeling cable crunch
Also called rope crunch
- Works
- Front of the trunk · rectus abdominis
- Needs
- Cable machine
Setup
Put a rope on a high pulley. Kneel facing the machine and hold the rope beside your head.
Steps
- Keep your hips still.
- Curl your chest down toward your knees.
- Return slowly.
Breathing
Breathe out as you curl up. Breathe in as you lower.
Where you feel it
In the front of your stomach.
Common mistakes
- Sitting back on the heels to pull with the body.
- Pulling with the arms.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.