Standing cable crunch

The cable is attached to the upper block of the cable pulley. Stand with your back to the cable pulley and choose a hip-width stance. Your legs are nearly fully extended, and your upper body is upright. Your head forms a natural extension of the spine, and your gaze is directed forward. Hold the cable firmly with your hands positioned directly beside your head. Now engage your abdominal muscles to initiate the movement.

Movement execution

Begin the "Cable Crunch" while standing by bending your upper body forward. This involves a slight curvature of the upper body. You don't need to worry about keeping the upper body completely straight. Your hands remain beside your head as you exhale. Ensure that your arms remain still. The force should come exclusively from your abdominal muscles. The elbows and thighs tend to move toward the knees. Then return to the upright standing position while inhaling.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

For additional information on the mentioned muscle groups and common errors in the "Standing Cable-Crunch" exercise, you can find it on the "Cable-Crunches" website.

Alternative variations to the standing cable crunch

To make your training more diverse, you can also explore similar exercises or other variations of the "Standing Cable-Crunch" exercise.