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Cable Standing Crunch

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Waist

Equipment

Cable

Target

Abs

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A standing cable crunch trains the abs against resistance while upright, using a hip hinge and spinal flexion combination rather than the floor-based curl of a traditional crunch. It's a less common ab exercise, useful for anyone who prefers standing work or wants a change from floor-based crunches. Bending from the waist and rounding the spine, not just leaning forward stiffly, is what actually loads the abs.

How to Do the Cable Standing Crunch

1. Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
2. Hold the handle with both hands and position it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
3. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
4. Keeping your abs braced, exhale and crunch your torso down toward your knees, bringing your elbows toward your thighs.
5. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
6. Continue for the set reps, taking care to lower with control and reset your posture between each rep.

Muscles Worked

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Standing Crunch work?

The Cable Standing Crunch primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Standing Crunch?

The Cable Standing Crunch is done with a cable.

What's a good alternative to the Cable Standing Crunch?

If you don't have access to a cable, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.