About this exercise
The cable kneeling crunch is an effective exercise for targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis, helping to build core strength and definition.
Cable kneeling crunches
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable kneeling crunches.
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How to Perform
- Attach a rope handle to the high pulley of a cable machine.
- Kneel facing the machine, holding the rope with both hands behind your head.
- Keep your hips stationary and engage your core.
- Crunch down by contracting your abdominal muscles, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
- Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the exercise.
- Repeat the movement, focusing on using your abs to perform the exercise.
Muscle Activation
Primary
Abs
Common Mistakes
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About the Cable kneeling crunches
The Cable kneeling crunches 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.