Body part
Abs
Instructions
- Start by attaching a handle to a high pulley on a cable machine.
- Kneel down facing away from the cable machine and grab the handle with both hands, placing them just above your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent and your upper arms parallel to the floor throughout the exercise.
- Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
- Exhale and slowly crunch your chest downward, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
- Pause for a moment and contract your abs at the bottom of the movement.
- Inhale and slowly return to the starting position, keeping your core engaged and maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Advice
- Maintain proper form throughout the exercise to target the abdominal muscles effectively.
- Engage the core by actively contracting the abdominal muscles during the movement.
- Use a controlled and slow tempo to maximize muscle activation and minimize the risk of injury.
- Exhale as you crunch forward to fully contract the abdominal muscles.
- Avoid pulling on the cable with the arms, and instead, focus on using the core to generate movement.
- Increase the resistance gradually as you get stronger to continue challenging your abdominal muscles.
- Perform a full range of motion by crunching forward until you feel a strong contraction in the abs.
- Pair the Cable Kneeling Crunch with other core exercises for a well-rounded workout.
- Ensure that your back is straight and aligned with your hips and knees throughout the exercise.
- Listen to your body and rest as needed to prevent overtraining.
