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Cable Seated Crunch

Cable Seated Crunch is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works your abs.

💪 Abs🏋️ Cable📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Cable Seated Crunch: starting position
Starting position
Cable Seated Crunch: end position
End position

How to do the cable seated crunch

  1. Seat on a flat bench with your back facing a high pulley.
  2. Grasp the cable rope attachment with both hands (with the palms of the hands facing each other) and place your hands securely over both shoulders. Tip: Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly. This will be your starting position.
  3. With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the hips. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  4. As you inhale, go back to the initial position slowly.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Abs

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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Cable Seated Crunch alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the cable seated crunch work?

It mainly works your abs.

How many sets and reps of cable seated crunch should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the cable seated crunch good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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