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Proper Form for Cable Rope Crunch:
- Starting Position: Attach a rope handle to a high pulley on a cable machine. Kneel a few feet away from the machine, facing it, and grasp the rope with both hands near your forehead.
- Engage Your Core: Keep your hips stable and slightly hinge at the hips. Your back should maintain a natural arch.
- Crunch Motion: Contract your abs and pull your elbows down toward your thighs, bringing your upper body into a crunching motion. Keep the movement controlled.
- Peak Contraction: Hold the crunch for a second at the bottom to maximize engagement.
- Return to Start: Slowly resist the weight as you return to the starting position while keeping tension on your abs.
Common Mistakes:
- Using Too Much Weight: This can cause excessive momentum and reduce ab engagement. Use a manageable weight that allows full control.
- Pulling with the Arms: The movement should be driven by the core, not the arms or shoulders. Hands should simply hold the rope in place.
- Arching the Back Excessively: A slight forward lean is fine, but over-arching can strain the lower back. Keep the core tight.
- Not Completing the Full Range of Motion: Ensure you crunch fully and return with control to get the most out of the exercise.
- Rushing the Movement: Performing reps too quickly reduces effectiveness. Keep it slow and deliberate.
Cable Rope Crunch Tutorial
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