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Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists

How to do the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Abs

Secondary

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Equipment

Cable

Step by step

How to do the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists

  1. 1

    Connect a rope attachment to a high pulley cable and position a mat on the floor in front of it.

  2. 2

    Grab the rope with both hands and kneel approximately two feet back from the tower.

  3. 3

    Position the rope behind your head with your hands by your ears.

  4. 4

    Keep your hands in the same place, contract your abs and pull downward on the rope in a crunching movement until your elbows reach your knees.

  5. 5

    Pause briefly at the bottom and rise up in a slow and controlled manner until you reach the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the same downward movement until you're halfway down, at which time you'll begin rotating one of your elbows to the opposite knee.

  7. 7

    Again, pause briefly at the bottom and rise up in a slow and controlled manner until you reach the starting position.

  8. 8

    Repeat the same movement as before, but alternate the other elbow to the opposite knee.

  9. 9

    Continue this series of movements to failure.

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FAQ

Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists: common questions

What muscles does the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists work?

The Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists primarily works the Abs.

Is the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists?

To do the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists you'll need a cable machine.

Is the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists a compound or isolation exercise?

The Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists with correct form?

Connect a rope attachment to a high pulley cable and position a mat on the floor in front of it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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