Exercise Lab

Seated Cable Abdominal & Oblique Crunch

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Equipment

  • Multi Adjustable Bench

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core

Purposes

  • Abdominal and oblique strength.

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Description

  • Set doors narrow or wide, adjust seat pad to the lower incline position and bench to vertical position, attach abdominal/triceps strap* or triceps rope* (both sold separately) to high pulley and set resistance.
  • Sit in bench facing away from base tower, grasp ab/triceps strap or rope handles so it rests comfortably around neck with handles on upper chest.
  • Slowly contract abdominals so rib cage moves toward hips; for obliques, rotate torso while contracting so that right shoulder moves toward left hips and vice versa.
  • Return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Don't pull the weight with your arms.

Mistakes

  • Using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Not contracting your abdominals.