Cable Oblique Crunch

Body region

• Core

Muscles

Main

• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Helps

• Quadratus Lumborum
• Rectus Abdominis

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Set a high pulley with a rope or single handle and kneel sideways to the stack, holding the attachment beside your head.
2. Brace your abs and keep your hips still.
3. Crunch your ribs sideways and down toward the hip nearest the machine.
4. Return slowly while keeping some tension on the cable.

Cues

• Think of the ribs moving to the hip.
• Keep the hips and hands still.

Common mistakes

• Using the arms to pull the weight down.
• Rotating forward instead of bending sideways.
• Using too much weight and losing control.

Alternatives

• Cable Side Bend
• Oblique Crunch