Cable Standing Crunch
Target your abs with Cable Standing Crunches! Strengthen your core with controlled movements and feel the burn.
The Cable Standing Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: rope attachment and cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
Cable Standing Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Crunch
Attach a rope handle to the high pulley of a cable station.
Stand with your back to the machine, grab the rope with both hands, and bring it to the sides of your head with elbows bent.
Position your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Brace your core and slowly crunch your upper body downwards, pulling against the resistance of the weight, and bringing your elbows toward your knees.
Pause at the bottom of the movement when your abdominal muscles are fully contracted.
Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension in the abs throughout the movement.
Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions and sets.
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Cable Standing Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Crunch work?
The Cable Standing Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Crunch?
Rope attachment and cable machine.
Is the Cable Standing 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 Standing Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Standing Crunch, Cable Decline Crunch, Cable High-Low Woodchopper and Cable Rope-Handle High-Pulley Pull.
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