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Cable crunch

Kneel below cable, hips fixed, rope near temples.

Muscles

Primary
abs
Supporting
None listed

Mechanics

Pattern
spinal flexion
Equipment
cable
Geometry
180° Core Alignment
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Abs pull ribs toward pelvis while hips stay quiet.
Progression
Add reps before load; keep the same torso path.
Regression
Use dead bug if cable setup is unavailable.

Watch for

  • Turning it into a hip hinge
  • Pulling with arms

Substitutions

  • Machine crunch
  • Weighted crunch
  • Dead bug
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