Exercise guide
Twisting Cable Crunch.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Make every rep count.
- 01
Clip a rope attachment to the high pulley on a cable machine.
- 02
Kneel facing the machine and grab the rope ends, bringing your hands to the sides of your head (keep your elbows in and your hands near your temples).
- 03
Set your base: hips stacked over your knees, knees comfortable, glutes tight, and keep your hips still—only your torso should move.
- 04
Brace your core, then crunch your ribs toward your pelvis as you pull the rope down.
- 05
At the bottom, add the twist: rotate your torso so one elbow travels toward the opposite knee (think “rib to hip,” not pulling with your arms).
- 06
Pause briefly while keeping tension in your abs.
- 07
Slowly return to the start under control—don’t let the weight yank you up.
- 08
Repeat for reps, then perform the same motion twisting to the other side.





