Cable Ab Crunches?

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How much weight do you use? I know that's going to vary for everyone. What I'm mostly wondering is if you should go heavy or lighter with these. I tried them out the other day but I think I was doing it wrong. Like I felt it more in my biceps.

Thanks.

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    I'm in the "go heavy" camp, but I just started doing these so I completely suck at them. As heavy as you can do for 6-8 reps.

    There's nothing wrong with doing more sets at less weight though, just different results in the end.

    I'm not sure how it could've worked your biceps though. My harness hasn't come in the mail yet, so I just hook up a split rope (like for tricep pulldowns) to the machine, turn around and place it at the back of the neck and pull it tight and then start crunching. Your arms are sort of holding it in place, but they shouldn't be getting worked really.

    Oh, and currently (I've literally only done this 4x) I'm at 60lbs. I tried more, but I didn't have the form down and it just wasn't working.

    Last thing, I do these standing which is a bit trickier to get right. You can do them sitting or kneeling though as well.
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    60lbs currently for 10 reps at 3 sets.
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    Also adjust the seat if you feel it anywhere other than your abs.
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    rwethington654 wrote: »
    How much weight do you use? I know that's going to vary for everyone. What I'm mostly wondering is if you should go heavy or lighter with these. I tried them out the other day but I think I was doing it wrong. Like I felt it more in my biceps.

    Thanks.

    What are your goals in doing this exercise? I assume it is to build muscle, so go as heavy as you can to keep good form for 8 - 12 reps.

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