Cable Machine · Abs
Cable Crunch is the cable machine exercise for the abs in the GymStreak library: an isolation exercise, all intermediate level. The guide below links to step-by-step instructions and form tips.
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The rectus abdominis is the long 'six-pack' muscle that runs down the front of the torso and flexes the spine. Beneath it, the transverse abdominis wraps around the waist like a belt and braces the trunk. The obliques on the sides handle rotation and side-bending (see the obliques page).
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On a cable machine, set the pulley height so the cable pulls in the line the muscle works, step far enough away to keep tension at the start of each rep, and don't let the stack crash between reps. Cable machines give you smooth, adjustable resistance from almost any angle, which makes them ideal for isolation work on the chest, arms, shoulders and core.
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Pick one flexion exercise, one anti-extension exercise and one leg-raise variation. Beginners can start with crunches, planks and dead bugs; hanging leg raises and rollouts are more advanced.
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