About this exercise
A cable-resisted abdominal exercise that adds progressive overload to the standard reverse crunch. Tucking the knees toward the chest targets the lower abs while reducing hip flexor dominance.
Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch.
MediumAbsCore
How to Perform
- Attach ankle straps to a low cable pulley and secure them around your ankles
- Lie on your back on the floor with your feet toward the machine and knees bent
- Grip a sturdy anchor — such as a bench leg or the machine frame — behind your head for stability
- Brace your core and pull your knees into your chest, curling your hips off the floor
- Hold the contraction briefly at the top
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position under control
Muscle Activation
Primary
AbsCore
Secondary
GlutesQuadricepsObliques
About the Cable Tuck Reverse Crunch
The Cable Tuck Reverse 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.
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