{"id":10861,"date":"2019-08-07T09:09:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T09:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10861"},"modified":"2023-09-04T22:28:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:28:47","slug":"how-to-do-a-cable-crunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/how-to-do-a-cable-crunch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do a cable crunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an extremely effective exercise<\/a> for your abs \u2013 but only if you’re doing it correctly. Here’s how to make sure you are. Essentially, you want to work the rectus abdominis (that sought-after six pack). To execute a cable crunch correctly, you need to consider the following three things.<\/p>\n

What to consider when doing a cable crunch<\/h2>\n

Hip position<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You need to keep the hips high and locked in place throughout the entire set. This is to avoid using the hip flexors and allow a full range of motion. Dropping the hips too low won’t allow you to do a full crunch<\/a>. Moving the hips during the reps means you’re using your bodyweight and hip flexors to do the movement. Keep those hips high and still, so the movement comes only from the spine.<\/p>\n

Hand position<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hand position also determines the range of motion and the lever length used to perform the exercise. A rope attachment works best. Hold the rope, but instead of pulling it over your shoulders with your hands on your upper pecs, position your hands together with your thumb knuckles at the top of your forehead.<\/p>\n

Tuck your chin into your chest, about five centimetres apart, and maintain this position to stabilise your neck. Doing this not only allows your hands and arms to be out of the way of the crunch, but it also extends the lever length. This action allows you to acquire more stimulation with using a lesser amount of weight.<\/p>\n