Cable Side Bend

Targets the obliques. The cable provides constant lateral resistance, strengthening the abdominal wall and improving spinal stability.

Exercise Details

Level: Beginner
Body Area: core
Type: isolation

Required Equipment

Cable Crossover Machine

Target Muscle Groups

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Back

Setup

Stand sideways to a low pulley. Hold the handle with the hand closest to the machine. Brace your core and stand tall.

Instructions

1. Bend your torso laterally away from the pulley.
2. Use your obliques to pull back to the start.
3. Maintain stationary hips.
4. Control the tempo.
5. Finish the set then switch sides.

Common Mistakes

1. Bending forward or backward.
2. Using momentum.
3. Moving the hips.

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