Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Seated Crunch.
The cable seated crunch is an abdominal exercise performed while seated on a bench facing away from the high cable, pulling the cable downward by flexing the spine. The cable provides constant tension throughout the crunch movement, which is an advantage over bodyweight crunches where tension decreases at the top.
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The Cable Seated Crunch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.