Breathing
Exhale through the abdominal effort and inhale during the controlled return. Keep the neck relaxed and do not hold your breath.
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The Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists primarily works the abdominals. It is a strength movement performed with cable.
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Movement instructions
Connect a rope attachment to a high pulley cable and position a mat on the floor in front of it.
Grab the rope with both hands and kneel approximately two feet back from the tower.
Position the rope behind your head with your hands by your ears.
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.
Pause briefly at the bottom and rise up in a slow and controlled manner until you reach the starting position.
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.
Again, pause briefly at the bottom and rise up in a slow and controlled manner until you reach the starting position.
Repeat the same movement as before, but alternate the other elbow to the opposite knee.
Continue this series of movements to failure.
Technique guidance
Exhale through the abdominal effort and inhale during the controlled return. Keep the neck relaxed and do not hold your breath.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same cable setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Abdominals is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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