Standing Cable Crunch
Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Standing rope crunch
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Cable machine with weights, rope attachment
- Muscles Targeted: Abs
- Mechanics: Isolation
- Average Number of Sets: 3-5 of 5-10 reps each
- Variations: Standing oblique cable crunch
- Alternative: Ab crunch machine
The standing cable crunch is a standing version of the standard cable crunch exercise that allows you to work your abs through a greater range of motion while increasing strength and stability in your core and lower back. It is an effective exercise that helps involve your abdominal muscles in a dynamic fashion while you are standing.
Standing Cable Crunch Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Standing rope crunch
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Cable machine with weights, rope attachment
- Muscles Targeted: Abs
- Mechanics: Isolation
- Average Number of Sets: 3-5 of 5-10 reps each
- Variations: Standing oblique cable crunch
- Alternative: Ab crunch machine
How to do a Standing Cable Crunch Properly
Variations
- Standing Oblique Cable Crunch: It is a standing cable crunch performed by bending sideways at the waist towards the cable machine.
- Standing Cable Crunch with Twists: It is done by pulling the rope attachment downward in a crunching movement until one of your elbows reach the opposite knee, and then repeating the movement on the other side.
Standing Cable Crunches Tips
- Engage your abs and core muscles for the movement, instead of using your arms.
- Make sure that your elbows do not flare.
- Do the movement slowly for the best results.
- Include the standing cable crunch in your workout routine and do 3 sets of 12-15 reps each for increasing strength.
Alternative Exercises
Ab Crunch Machine