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Crossbody Pulley Crunch on Decline Bench

Decline crunch with cross-body cable resistance for greater oblique and upper-ab activation.

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: abs & obliques. Secondary: core
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Flexion
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~28 kcal

How to do it

  1. Lie on a decline bench holding a cable handle.
  2. Crunch upward and across the body against the resistance.
  3. Squeeze the abs and obliques at the top.
  4. Lower with control.
  5. Complete reps then switch sides.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Decline crunch with cross-body cable resistance for greater oblique and upper-ab activation.

Common mistakes

Avoid pulling with the arms or using momentum.

Make it harder

Increase weight or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Perform without the cable or on a flat surface.

Breathing

Exhale as you crunch, inhale as you lower.

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