Exercise library
Core
Cable Crunch
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Kneel below a high pulley holding a rope attachment beside your head. Crunch down by flexing your spine and contracting your abs, bringing your elbows toward your thighs. Return under control while keeping your hips fixed so the abs do the work, not your arms or hips.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Cable Pallof PressCableCore
- Cable Side BendCableCore
- Cable WoodchopperCableCore
- Ab Wheel RolloutOtherCore
- Band Pallof PressBandCore
- Bicycle CrunchBodyweightCore
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: