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Exercise 0242 · REF TXtXc84

Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch exercise animation

Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch

Category
Waist
Equipment
Cable
Target
Abs

The tuck reverse crunch curls the knees toward the chest against cable resistance, adding load to a movement that's normally trained with bodyweight alone. It targets the lower abs and hip flexors specifically, the opposite end of the rectus abdominis from a standing crunch. Curling the hips up slowly, rather than swinging the legs for momentum, is what keeps the tension on the abs.

How to Do the Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch

  1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and lie down on a mat facing up.
  2. Hold the cable with both hands and extend your arms straight up above your chest.
  3. Bend your knees and lift your legs up, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. At the same time, curl your pelvis up towards your chest, lifting your hips off the ground.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and hips back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

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