At a glance
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Experience level | Beginner |
| Movement pattern | Trunk flexion |
| Primary muscle | Abs |
| Also works | Obliques |
The movement, step by step.
- Attach a rope to the high pulley and kneel on a pad facing the machine with the rope held beside your head.
- Set hips over or slightly behind the knees, keeping the hands in the same position throughout.
- Exhale and curl the rib cage toward the pelvis, rounding through the trunk in a controlled, comfortable range.
- Uncurl slowly to the starting position without letting the stack pull you into excessive back extension.
Technique cues
- Think ribs toward pelvis.
- Keep the hips relatively quiet.
- Let the arms hold, not pull.
Common mistakes
- Bowing at the hips while the trunk stays rigid.
- Pulling the rope downward with the arms instead of curling the torso.
Watch & learn
Professional demonstrations, opened on YouTube.
- Kneeling Cable Crunch — KeiserFitness.
Alternatives
Log it in Club 1000 Plus
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Open in Workout Explorer. Watch the demonstrations in place, compare it with another exercise and browse the whole library.
Educational guidance, not an individual training prescription. Start with a manageable load, work within a comfortable range, and stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with an unfamiliar setup. Practice the technique before increasing load. Repetitions and working weight depend on your goals, experience, and individual needs.