cable standing crunch
A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with cable.
How to do cable standing crunch
Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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