Rope Crunch

Level: beginner

Equipment: cable

Force: pull

Mechanic: isolation

Core muscles: abdominals

Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.
After selecting an appropriate weight, grasp the rope with both hands reaching overhead. Your torso should be upright in the starting position.
To begin, flex at the spine, attempting to bring your rib cage to your legs as you pull the cable down.
Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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