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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Strength movement using Cable.
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The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Attach a rope to a high pulley and select an appropriate weight.
Stand with your back to the cable tower. Take the rope with both hands over your shoulders, holding it to your upper chest. This will be your starting position.
Perform the movement by flexing the spine, crunching the weight down as far as you can.
Hold the peak contraction for a moment before returning to the starting position.
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 matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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