How to do abdominal cable crunch exercises

This is an animated body sculpting tutorial for abdominal cable crunch exercises. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness body building video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning abdominal cable crunch exercises.

How to do the Cable Crunch - Abdominals

The cable crunch is an exercise for the abdominals, where you pull down a weight with the strength of you abs. This is one of the few abdominal exercises you can do with less than 20 repetitions (good for size).

Description: Cable Crunch - Abdominals

* Kneel down and grab the cable attachment overhead (choose a grip that is comfortable for your). Press the forearms against the head to make sure your arms don't work more than your abs.
* Keep your back round during the whole exercise, so that you abdominals stay under contraction always (don't hollow your back).
* Pull down your elbows towards your thigh, knee or the floor until your abs are fully contracted. Exhale at the same time.
* Then move back up slowly and concentrated and inhale.

Trainer advice: Cable Crunch - Abdominals

* To protect your knees when you kneel down, you can use a little mat (see illustration above).