Cable Seated Crunch

The Cable Seated Crunch is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Cable Seated Crunch

1. 1Seat on a flat bench with your back facing a high pulley.
2. 2Grasp the cable rope attachment with both hands (with the palms of the hands facing each other) and place your hands securely over both shoulders. Tip: Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly. This will be your starting position.
3. 3With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the hips. Breathe out as you perform this step.
4. 4As you inhale, go back to the initial position slowly.
5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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