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Ab Roller vs Cable Seated Crunch

Ab Roller - starting position
Ab Roller - ending position
Ab Roller
intermediate·Other·compound
Cable Seated Crunch - starting position
Cable Seated Crunch - ending position
Cable Seated Crunch
beginner·Cable·isolation

Side-by-Side

Ab Roller
VS
Cable Seated Crunch
intermediate
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Cable
compound
Mechanic
isolation
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
shoulders
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

abdominals

Only in Ab Roller

shoulders

Instructions

Ab Roller

1

Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor.

2

Now place the ab roller on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position). This will be your starting position.

3

Slowly roll the ab roller straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position. Tip: Go down as far as you can without touching the floor with your body. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.

4

After a pause at the stretched position, start pulling yourself back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Go slowly and keep your abs tight at all times.

Cable Seated Crunch

1

Seat on a flat bench with your back facing a high pulley.

2

Grasp the cable rope attachment with both hands (with the palms of the hands facing each other) and place your hands securely over both shoulders. Tip: Allow the weight to hyperextend the lower back slightly. This will be your starting position.

3

With the hips stationary, flex the waist so the elbows travel toward the hips. Breathe out as you perform this step.

4

As you inhale, go back to the initial position slowly.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the abdominals. Ab Roller is a intermediate exercise using other, while Cable Seated Crunch is beginner and uses cable. Choose Cable Seated Crunch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Ab Roller for a greater challenge. Ab Roller is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Cable Seated Crunch isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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