Exercise guide

Cable Kneeling Crunch

The Cable Kneeling Crunch is a core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles using constant cable resistance. Kneeling helps reduce hip flexor involvement and focuses movement through spinal flexion.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
Abs muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Cable Kneeling Crunch

  1. 01

    Set a cable pulley to a high position and attach a rope.

  2. 02

    Kneel facing the machine and hold the rope handles near your head.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and keep your hips stationary.

  4. 04

    Crunch downward by flexing your spine and bringing your elbows toward your knees.

  5. 05

    Squeeze your abs at the bottom of the movement.

  6. 06

    Slowly return to the upright kneeling position.

  7. 07

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Do not pull with your arms; let your abs do the work.
  • Keep your hips fixed throughout the movement.
  • Move slowly and with control for maximum tension.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Kneeling Crunch work?

The Cable Kneeling Crunch primarily targets the Abs.

Is the Cable Kneeling Crunch a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Kneeling Crunch is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Kneeling Crunch?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine, Resistance Band.

What difficulty level is the Cable Kneeling Crunch?

The Cable Kneeling Crunch is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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