Rope Crunch

How to do the Rope Crunch

1. 1

   Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.

2. 2

   After selecting an appropriate weight, grasp the rope with both hands reaching overhead. Your torso should be upright in the starting position.

3. 3

   To begin, flex at the spine, attempting to bring your rib cage to your legs as you pull the cable down.

4. 4

   Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

5. 5

   These can be done with twists or to the side to hit the obliques.