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Cable Crunch

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Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Abdominals
Equipment: Cable
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Pull
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10/10

Feb 21, 2012 3:32 AM: Really works the upper ABs.



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9/10

Feb 11, 2012 7:24 AM: grt ab exercise



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Jan 16, 2012 10:11 PM: I like crunches



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Dec 3, 2011 6:46 AM: Concentrate on your breathing and it really works!



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Review: Cable Crunch

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7/10

Apr 3, 2011 8:51 AM: How many kg, Do u guys do with this exercise?

When I go for the 38kg (6-8 Rep), I feel really difficult to concentrate the movment just on the abs...



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10/10

Jan 25, 2011 9:16 AM: This is one of the most, if not THE most, kick-ass abs exercises. I perform it with straight bar, though.



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10/10

Aug 13, 2010 3:21 PM: awesome work out do 10 sets of 10.



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10/10

Aug 9, 2010 7:02 PM: My 2nd favorite ab exercise next to hanging leg raises.



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Tip: Cable Crunch

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10/10

Jun 3, 2010 12:19 PM: Keep legs and arms in the same position and bring elbows towards knee's using only your abdominals.



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Tip: Cable Crunch

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9/10

Jun 1, 2010 5:43 PM: try to focus on bending your waste and focus on the form



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Review: Cable Crunch

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9/10

Jun 1, 2010 5:41 PM: I love it. Im doing 100lb cable crunches and you can def build those muscles up, which are super hard for me.



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Review: Cable Crunch

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10/10

May 21, 2010 1:53 AM: gonna try this one!!



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Tip: Cable Crunch

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10/10

Mar 26, 2010 3:01 PM: To hit the obliques as well, go right elbow to left kneee and left elbow to right knee. Incredible burn!!!



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Review: Cable Crunch

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8/10

Jan 12, 2010 10:27 AM: I like to mix up the ab routine every time I workout my abs, and using this approach is great to confuse the abs. I use different reps and weight, which helps make the abs stand out really well!



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Review: Cable Crunch

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6/10

Dec 30, 2009 1:33 AM: How does this isolate rec ab? I've tried this and it's common for me to use my hip flexors instead. It probably suggests I've got weak abs but i think good old sit ups and crunches are good enough. When i do sit ups i contract concentrically to curl up and sloooooowly go back down to work my abs eccentrically,...+See More



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Tip: Cable Crunch

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7/10

Dec 29, 2009 2:04 PM: I like to do 3 sets 3 of 50 to 60 reps at 50lbs(3 times), 57.5lbs(3 times) and then 65lbs(3 times). I start facing the machine with enough room between the machine and where i've knelt to do the crunch for the first set. Then I add 6 inches(scoot my knee's back)for the next set(set 2). Then I add another...+See More



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Review: Cable Crunch

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7/10

Dec 29, 2009 1:53 PM: I love this exercise it works the whole ab muscle, I've gotten better results from this than any other excercise.



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Tip: Cable Crunch

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8/10

Dec 21, 2009 6:42 AM: Doing very slow reps and holding to a count of 10 when bent really gives a burn on upper abs.



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Review: Cable Crunch

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9/10

Dec 13, 2009 3:09 AM: my mum loves doing these and shes 60 ! i do them too and it does work well but i need to do something for the sides as well. www.kagoshimaenglish.com



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Review: Cable Crunch

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8/10

Dec 4, 2009 11:33 AM: Great lift for overall midsection development. Going heavy really makes your abs pop.



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Review: Cable Crunch

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10/10

Dec 2, 2009 6:04 PM: targets your whole midsection..great high weight or low weight lift



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Review: Cable Crunch

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10/10

Nov 9, 2009 10:42 PM: find this one works my entire ab



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