Beginner
Cable Side Bend
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Cable Side Bend brings balance to your entire body. They lengthen the abdominal muscles, hips, and thigh muscles while improving flexibility in the spine. Cable Side bends also stretch the muscles between the ribs (the intercostal muscles).
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand upright with your body perpendicular to the floor-level adjustable pulley system. Grasp the D-handle with the hand closest to the pulley system and hold it with your arm extended to the side. Place your other hand on your thigh. -
Step 2
Lean to the side and step away from the rope machine, but be careful not to bend your knees or move your lower body. The D-handle should be on its side and offer resistance. Pause in these positions for a few seconds and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Cable Side Bend targets Abs, Back, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Do not move your arm as you bend your body. Grasp the handle firmly and lock the shoulder in place.
- Don't use momentum to bend over. Use your abs and obliques.
- Slowly return the body to its original position, resisting the movement with the press.
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