Cable Standing Crunch

Learn how to do the Cable Standing Crunch with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Obliques.

Cable Standing Crunch exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Standing Crunch

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Standing Crunch with correct form:

  1. 1Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. 2Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
  3. 3Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  4. 4Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Standing Crunch Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

obliques

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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