Cable Side Bend
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Cable Side Bend focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Side Bend with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand sideways next to a low cable pulley, holding the handle with the hand closest to the machine.
- 2
Place your free hand behind your head, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart and your core engaged.
- 3
Slowly bend your torso sideways away from the cable machine, feeling a stretch on the side of your body opposite the cable.
- 4
Return to the upright starting position by contracting your obliques, pulling your torso back to center.
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If you enjoyed Cable Side Bend, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Side Bend, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
