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How to do Standing Rope Crunch

Primary muscle: Core

CoreBeginnerCableIsolation
Standing Rope Crunch start and end positionStanding Rope Crunch start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Attach a rope to the high pulley and grab both ends facing away from the machine
  2. Hold the rope beside your head and step forward
  3. Curl your torso down by drawing your ribs toward your pelvis
  4. Hold the ab squeeze for one second
  5. Uncurl your spine under control to stand tall

Coaching tip

Don't hinge at the hips; curl your spine by drawing your ribs toward your pelvis.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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