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Standing cable crunch

A isolation exercise for the abs. Equipment: cable machine.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Face away from a high pulley, rope held over the shoulders.
  2. Curl the ribs toward the hips
  3. Uncurl slowly, hips still

Muscles worked

Standing cable crunch: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

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