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Cable Seated Crunch

Category
Waist
Equipment
Cable
Target
Abs

A seated cable crunch trains the abs against resistance in a position that's easier to control than a standing or kneeling version, since the bench provides a stable base to curl against. It's a good option for building toward heavier weighted ab work once bodyweight crunches stop being challenging. Curling through the spine, not just nodding the head forward, is what actually shortens the abs under load.

How to Do the Cable Seated Crunch

  1. Sit at a cable machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle with both hands and position it behind your head.
  3. Brace your abs and slowly curl your upper body forward, bringing your chest toward your knees.
  4. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for your target rep goal, keeping your core engaged and avoiding any reliance on momentum.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Cable Seated Crunch primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Seated Crunch work?
The Cable Seated Crunch primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Seated Crunch?
The Cable Seated Crunch is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Seated Crunch?
If you don't have access to a cable, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.