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Cable ab exercises

Cable ab exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. A cable keeps tension on the muscle through the whole range and pulls from any height.

14 moves11 with 3D demosBeginner 6Intermediate 6Advanced 2

Beginner cable ab exercises 6

Standing cable crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding cable crunchBeginner · A cable machineOne-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side BendsBeginner · A cable machineRope Crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoRope CrunchBeginner · A cable machineBosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side BendsBeginner · A cable machineCable Judo FlipBeginner · A cable machineCable Russian TwistsBeginner · A cable machine + Exercise ball

Intermediate cable ab exercises 6

Cable press and rotation demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable press and rotationIntermediate · A cable machineCable reverse crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable reverse crunchIntermediate · A cable machineKneeling cable crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKneeling cable crunchIntermediate · A cable machineKneeling cable crunch with a twist demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKneeling cable crunch with a twistIntermediate · A cable machinePallof press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoPallof pressIntermediate · A cable machineSeated cable crunch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated cable crunchIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or box

Advanced cable ab exercises 2

Cable wood chop demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable wood chopAdvanced · A cable machineStanding cable lift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding cable liftAdvanced · A cable machine

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Questions people ask

What are good cable ab exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Standing cable crunch, One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends, Rope Crunch. There are 6 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.