Cable Crunch demonstration

Cable Crunch

Learn how to do the Cable Crunch with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals.

How to Perform Cable Crunch

  1. 1

    Attach a rope handle to the high pulley of a cable machine and kneel in front of it.

  2. 2

    Grab the rope with both hands and hold it beside your head.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Crunch downward by rounding your spine and pulling your elbows toward your knees, squeezing your abs at the bottom and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly return to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions