Are you doing your Cable Crunches wrong?

Most people have no idea how to do cable crunches correctly. They go too close to the pulley, crunch straight down, and never get the real stretch or contraction that makes this movement so powerful.

Here’s the truth: when done right, the Cable Crunch (or Weighted Ab Pulldown) builds real ab strength and thickness… not just a burn.

How to set it up:

✔ Grab a rope attachment and set it high on the pulley.

✔ Kneel on a pad, then walk back a few steps to create tension.

✔ Palms should face up toward the ceiling. This opens your torso and helps you feel the stretch.

The movement:

✔ Start tall — chin up, abs stretched.

✔ Crunch toward your knees, not straight down. Keep your hips locked in place.

✔ Control each rep — think stretch, crunch, stretch, crunch.

How to program it:

✔ 4 sets of 25 reps for volume or 4–5 sets of 10–15 reps heavier for strength and thickness

If you’re serious about building abs that look strong because they are strong, this movement needs to be in your lineup.