fitubaCable crunch
Abs · cable. Kneeling in front of the high pulley, hold the rope by your head and curl your torso toward your knees.
Main muscle: Abs
Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle
Equipment: cable
Typical: 2–4 slow sets of 8–15; per side when alternating.
How to do it
- Kneeling in front of the high pulley, hold the rope by your head and curl your torso toward your knees.
- Your hips stay put: your ribs come down toward your pelvis.
- Breathe out as you crunch and return slowly until your abs stretch.
Common mistakes
- Sitting back on your heels to crunch with your hips.
- Pulling the rope with your arms.
- Using so much weight that the cable pulls you up on the way back.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Floor crunch.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 cable crunch on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the cable crunch work?
Main: abs. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.
How many sets and reps of cable crunch?
Typical: 2–4 slow sets of 8–15; per side when alternating. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log cable crunch in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Cable crunch and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 cable crunch on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Abs). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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