Primary Muscle: Abs
Equipment: Cable
Level: Beginner
Purpose: To target the upper abs.
Execution: From a kneeling position facing the pulley cable, grasp a rope attached to the high pulley cable with both hands. Holding the rope overhead, crunch down driving your head toward your knees curling your spine in. Focus on pulling the weight with your abs. Squeeze and fully exhale your breath on each rep. As you allow the weight to pull you back, be sure to keep your core tight so that it is your abs doing the work and not your lower back.