How to Do High Cable Kneeling Crunch

High Cable Kneeling Crunch is a core exercise using cable, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do High Cable Kneeling Crunch

  1. 01Kneel facing or away from the cable stack and grasp the rope attachment with both hands held against the temples.
  2. 02Position the hips over the heels and fix the lower body in place to isolate the torso.
  3. 03Exhale and contract the abdominals to curl the chest toward the knees, rounding the spine.
  4. 04Squeeze the core at the bottom of the range of motion for one second.
  5. 05Return slowly to the upright position, allowing the cable to provide tension throughout the ascent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by High Cable Kneeling 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 pulling the elbows toward the thighs rather than using the hands to yank the cable attachment downward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

High Cable Kneeling Crunch questions

What muscles does High Cable Kneeling Crunch work?

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

How do you do High Cable Kneeling Crunch correctly?

Kneel facing or away from the cable stack and grasp the rope attachment with both hands held against the temples. Position the hips over the heels and fix the lower body in place to isolate the torso. Exhale and contract the abdominals to curl the chest toward the knees, rounding the spine. Squeeze the core at the bottom of the range of motion for one second. Return slowly to the upright position, allowing the cable to provide tension throughout the ascent.

What is the A90 coach tip for High Cable Kneeling Crunch?

Focus on pulling the elbows toward the thighs rather than using the hands to yank the cable attachment downward.

Is High Cable Kneeling Crunch suitable for beginners?

High Cable Kneeling Crunch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for High Cable Kneeling Crunch?

High Cable Kneeling Crunch uses cable.

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