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 Rope Crunch primarily works the abdominals. It is a strength movement performed with cable.
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Movement instructions
Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.
After selecting an appropriate weight, grasp the rope with both hands reaching overhead. Your torso should be upright in the starting position.
To begin, flex at the spine, attempting to bring your rib cage to your legs as you pull the cable down.
Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
These can be done with twists or to the side to hit the obliques.
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 Rope Crunch 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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