Rectus Abdominis

WITH M3

Cable Seated Crunch

Instructions

Preparation

Seat with back support away from a medium high pulley. Grasp cable rope attachment with both hands and place securely over the both shoulders. Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly.

Execution

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

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Rectus Abdominis (Waist (Belly), Abdominal, Abs)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Obliques (Hips (Upper), Waist (Sides), Obliques)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• No significant stabilizers