cable standing crunch

TARGET: abs

EQUIPMENT: cable

SECONDARY: obliques

1. Attach a cable handle to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
2. Hold the handle with both hands and place it behind your head, keeping your elbows bent.
3. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
4. Keeping your abs engaged, exhale and crunch your torso down towards your knees, bringing your elbows towards your thighs.
5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.