Cable Seated Crunch

Cable Seated Crunch demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Seat on a flat bench with your back facing a high pulley.
2. 2Grasp the cable rope attachment with both hands (with the palms of the hands facing each other) and place your hands securely over both shoulders. Tip: Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly. This will be your starting position.
3. 3With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the hips. Breathe out as you perform this step.
4. 4As you inhale, go back to the initial position slowly.
5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps