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Cable side bend

Beginner

Cable side bend is a isolation cable exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handle with one hand.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. 3Slowly bend sideways at the waist, lowering the cable handle towards your knee.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat on the other side.
  6. 6Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • 45° side bendBodyweight
  • Dumbbell side bendDumbbell
  • Cable side bend crunch (bosu ball)Cable
  • Weighted side bend (on stability ball)Weight plate
  • Barbell side bentBarbell
  • Side hip (on parallel bars)Bodyweight

Easier variations

  • 45° side bendBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Cable side bend crunch (bosu ball)Cable
  • Side hip (on parallel bars)Bodyweight
  • Weighted side bend (on stability ball)Weight plate
  • Barbell side bentBarbell
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