{"id":691,"date":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=691"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","slug":"tiktok-claims-this-move-is-elite-for-building-defined-abs-heres-what-experts-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=691","title":{"rendered":"TikTok claims this move is elite for building defined abs. Here’s what experts say:"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TikTok has a new fitness overfix feature called cable crunches. several creators<\/u> teeth hype them<\/u> for growing definition<\/u> It claims to strengthen your abdominal muscles and be much more effective than a ton of random core exercises, but is that really true?<\/p>\n

Cable crunches are exactly what they sound like. Using a cable machine, he says, grab the rope at the top of the pulley with both hands and do crunches toward your hips. Patricia Greaves<\/u>CPT is a personal trainer based on Long Island, New York. W.H.<\/em><\/u> Strengths of diversity initiatives<\/u>. Isolates the abdominal muscles and helps grow the rectus abdominis muscles, which form the \u201csix pack\u201d.<\/p>\n

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So while having a balanced core routine is still important (more on that below), TikTok users are working on: [cable] “Crunches are good,” she added, especially if you’re weight-bearing.<\/p>\n

Before that, Greaves explains exactly how to do cable crunches properly, common mistakes to avoid when learning the exercise, and how to build 360-degree core strength.<\/p>\n

How to do cable crunches<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Instructions:<\/strong> Start by testing by adding 5 to 10 pounds of weight as resistance. Doing 10-15 reps feels difficult and requires a lot of effort to complete 3 sets.<\/p>\n

method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Attach the rope to the high pulley of the cable machine.<\/li>\n
  2. Pull down on the rope while kneeling facing away from the machine. Make sure you are far enough away.<\/li>\n
  3. Lift your chest, hold the rope on the side of your head near your temples, engage your core and pull down towards your hips and pelvis, rounding your upper body in almost a C-curve.<\/li>\n
  4. Pause at the bottom for 1-2 seconds and release to regain control. That’s 1 rep.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Repeat 10-15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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