Description
Controlled trunk curling to target the abdominals.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Set the pulley to a high position before starting.
- Kneel with your torso tilted slightly forward.
- Keep your pelvis stable and hips still.
- Keep your shoulders down and trunk engaged.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Curl your torso downward by contracting your abdominals.
- Pause briefly in contraction.
- Return slowly without losing tension.
Technique cue
Curl your torso while keeping your hips still.
Common mistakes- pulling your head with your hands
- rising too quickly
- dropping back without control
- arching the back at the top
- letting the load pull back suddenly
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- An abrupt tempo can overload the neck and lower back.