Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | lat pull |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp lat pull cable attachment and sit on pad, facing away from stack. Hold attachment above or behind head while elbows point to front. Lean slightly forward.Execution
Flex waist to bend torso forward as far as possible. Keep hips in position. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Flex only spine, donīt flex hips. Lumbar spine remains upright.![Cable Crunch, Seated | Starting Position Cable Crunch, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/17/2117.jpg)
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![Cable Crunch, Seated | Ending Position Cable Crunch, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/18/2118.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Rectus Abdominis |
Synergist | Obliques |
Stabilizers | - |
![Cable Crunch, Seated | Muscles Front Cable Crunch, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/87/1087.jpg)
Front
![Cable Crunch, Seated | Muscles Rear Cable Crunch, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/88/1088.jpg)
Rear