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cable standing crunch (with rope attachment)

cable standing crunch (with rope attachment) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: cable.

cable standing crunch (with rope attachment) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

obliques

How to perform

  1. Attach a rope to a cable machine at chest height.
  2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the rope with both hands and bring it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
  4. Engage your abs and slowly crunch your torso forward, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.