Cable / Kneeling Crunch primarily works the abs. It is categorized as a core movement and uses Cable machine and Resistance bands.
- Primary muscles
- abs
- Equipment
- Cable machine and Resistance bands
- Movement pattern
- core
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Cable / Kneeling Crunch
- Crunch by rounding the spine, not folding at the hips
- Squeeze the abs, control back up
Common mistakes
- Pulling with the arms or hips
- Using only the hip flexors
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is abs. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Dead Bug
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Dead Bug · Dead Bug · Plank · Hollow Hold · Hanging Knee Raise
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