Exercise Lab

Kneeling Ab and Oblique Crunch – High Pulleys

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Equipment

  • Torque F5

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core

Purposes

  • Abdominal and oblique strength.

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Description

  • Set doors narrow or wide, attach abdominal/triceps strap* or triceps rope* (both sold separately) to high pulley and set resistance.
  • Grasp ab/triceps strap or rope handles so it rests comfortably around neck and handles are on upper chest.
  • Kneeling, facing away from machine, slowly contract abdominals so rib cage moves toward hips; for obliques, rotate torso while contracting so right shoulder moves toward left hips and vice versa.
  • Return to start position and repeat.
  • * Abdominal/triceps strap or triceps rope required

ProTip

  • Contract your abdominals as you crunch.

Mistakes

  • Using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Not bringing your ribcage towards your hips.