Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch
Strengthen your core with Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunches! A challenging exercise that targets your abs and improves stability.
The Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: cable machine or cable handle attachment.
Required Equipment
Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Long Thigh (sartorius); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch
Setup:
Adjust the cable pulley to a low position.
Attach a handle to the cable.
Lie on your back on the floor in front of the cable machine, facing away from the machine.
Positioning:
Grasp the handle with both hands. Your arms should be extended above your head, keeping them straight.
Lift your legs off the ground and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle, so your feet are lifted and your thighs are perpendicular to your torso.
Engage your core to stabilize your body.
Movement:
Keeping your core tight, pull the handle down towards your chest, using your arms.
At the same time, extend your left leg straight out, while tucking your right knee towards your chest. Your upper body should remain still.
Hold this position briefly, ensuring your core remains engaged.
Return:
Slowly extend your right leg back while straightening your left leg out again.
Return your arms to the starting position, allowing the handle to move back up.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.
Tips:
Focus on controlled movements rather than rushing through the reps.
Keep your back flat on the ground; avoid arching to prevent strain.
Use a weight setting that challenges you without compromising form.
Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch work?
The Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch?
Cable machine or cable handle attachment.
Is the Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Hanging Leg Raise, Cable Lying Hip Flexion, Cable Lying Single-Leg Hip Flexion and Cable Oblique Twist.
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