Rope Crunch

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

Muscles Worked

In Position

How to Do the Rope Crunch

1. 1Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.
2. 2After selecting an appropriate weight, grasp the rope with both hands reaching overhead. Your torso should be upright in the starting position.
3. 3To begin, flex at the spine, attempting to bring your rib cage to your legs as you pull the cable down.
4. 4Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
5. 5These can be done with twists or to the side to hit the obliques.

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