Cable Kneeling Crunch

Muscles

Target

* Rectus Abdominis

Synergists

* Obliques

Stabilizers

* Iliopsoas
* Tensor Fasciae Latae
* Rectus Femoris
* Sartorius
* Latissimus Dorsi
* Teres Major
* Deltoid, Posterior
* Triceps, Long Head
* Rhomboids
* Trapezius, Lower
* Pectoralis Major, Sternal
* Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
* Pectoralis Minor
* Serratus Anterior

Instructions

Preparation

Kneel below a high pulley. Grasp cable rope attachment and place wrists against the head. Flex hips slightly and allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back.

Execution

With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the middle of the thighs. Return and repeat.

Comments

See Spot Reduction Myth. Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in a neutral position with a space between their chin and sternum.

Source: exrx.net