How to Do Cable Standing Crunch

Cable Standing Crunch is a core exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Standing Crunch

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to head height and attach the rope handle.
  2. 02Grasp the rope with both hands and place them against your forehead or upper chest.
  3. 03Exhale and contract your abdominals to pull your ribcage down toward your pelvis.
  4. 04Pause at the bottom of the movement for one second while maintaining peak contraction.
  5. 05Slowly return to the upright starting position without letting the weight stack touch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Standing Crunch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on drawing your elbows toward your pelvis rather than just pulling with your arms to ensure maximal rectus abdominis recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Standing Crunch questions

What muscles does Cable Standing Crunch work?

Cable Standing Crunch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Standing Crunch correctly?

Set the cable pulley to head height and attach the rope handle. Grasp the rope with both hands and place them against your forehead or upper chest. Exhale and contract your abdominals to pull your ribcage down toward your pelvis. Pause at the bottom of the movement for one second while maintaining peak contraction. Slowly return to the upright starting position without letting the weight stack touch.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Standing Crunch?

Focus on drawing your elbows toward your pelvis rather than just pulling with your arms to ensure maximal rectus abdominis recruitment.

Is Cable Standing Crunch suitable for beginners?

Cable Standing Crunch is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Standing Crunch?

Cable Standing Crunch uses cable.

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