Cable Side-Bend Oblique
Sculpt your core with Cable Side-Bend Obliques. Target and tone your obliques for a stronger, more defined midsection.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand next to a cable machine and attach a single grip handle to a low pulley.
2. With your side facing the machine, grab the handle with the hand closest to the machine. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
3. With your free hand on your hip or behind your head, pull the handle up so that there is tension on the cable. Your arm should be straight and aligned with your body.
4. Engage your core and obliques, and then bend at the waist toward the cable machine, pulling the handle down with you as well as comfortable while keeping your hips and feet stationary.
5. Slowly return to the starting position by contracting your obliques and straightening your torso back to an upright position.
6. Perform the desired number of repetitions on one side, then switch sides to ensure balanced development of your obliques.
Note: It is crucial to maintain proper posture throughout the exercise and avoid using too much weight, which can lead to poor form and risk of injury. Keep the movement controlled and focused on the oblique muscles.
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