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Core Crusher

intermediate25 min~200 kcalCore

A 25-minute cable core session for men. Cable twists at 45 seconds a set train rotation under constant tension, machine crunches load flexion the way bodyweight cannot, and high kneeling crunches plus standing oblique twists finish the abs and obliques with resistance the whole way through.

Core Crusher at a glance

Level
Intermediate
Duration
25 minutes
Exercises
4
Estimated burn
~200 kcal
Equipment
Gym machines and cables
Muscles worked
Core
Category
Strength
Made for
Men
Price
Free

4 exercises in Core Crusher

  1. 4 × 45s
  2. 2Abdominal Crunches Machine
    4 × 20
  3. 3High cable kneeling crunch
    3 × 30s
  4. 4Standing cable oblique twist
    3 × 15

Tap any exercise for its step-by-step form guide, the muscles it works and an animated demonstration.

How to run Core Crusher

Cables let you progressively overload the abs — use that. Add weight when 45 seconds stops being hard. Move from the ribs on every twist and keep the hips square; if your pelvis rotates too, you are training the hips instead. Rest 45 seconds.

Core Crusher — questions

How long does Core Crusher take?

About 25 minutes from the first set to the last. The session contains 4 exercises and burns roughly 200 kcal for an average trainee.

What equipment do you need for Core Crusher?

Gym machines and cables. The session is built around Cable twist (up-down), Abdominal Crunches Machine, High cable kneeling crunch and more, and every exercise comes with a demo video in the GymiaFit app.

Is Core Crusher suitable for beginners?

Core Crusher is graded intermediate. You should already be comfortable with the basic movement patterns before running it. Beginners can use it with lighter loads, fewer sets and longer rest, or start with a beginner session in the same category first.

Which muscles does Core Crusher work?

Core. 4 exercises, starting with Cable twist (up-down), Abdominal Crunches Machine, High cable kneeling crunch.

Is Core Crusher free?

Yes. Core Crusher is free to import into GymiaFit on Android and iOS — every set, rep and rest timer is loaded for you, with no account tricks and no paywall.

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