Cable Oblique Crunch
Kneel side-on to the stack and crunch the ribs toward the hip to load the obliques.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
Sets and reps
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds.
- Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the obliques, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Cable Oblique Crunch work?
- The Cable Oblique Crunch mainly works the obliques.
- What equipment do you need for the Cable Oblique Crunch?
- A cable.
- How many sets and reps of the Cable Oblique Crunch?
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds. Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
- What can I do instead of the Cable Oblique Crunch?
- Band Pallof Press, Cross-Body Carry, Dumbbell Side Bend and Hanging Oblique Knee Raise work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Cable Oblique Crunch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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