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Standing Rope Crunch

Standing Rope Crunch is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works your abs.

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

How to do the standing rope crunch

  1. Attach a rope to a high pulley and select an appropriate weight.
  2. Stand with your back to the cable tower. Take the rope with both hands over your shoulders, holding it to your upper chest. This will be your starting position.
  3. Perform the movement by flexing the spine, crunching the weight down as far as you can.
  4. Hold the peak contraction for a moment before returning to the starting position.

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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Standing Rope Crunch alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the standing rope crunch work?

It mainly works your abs.

How many sets and reps of standing rope 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 standing rope crunch good for beginners?

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

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