Cable Side Bend

A standing cable side bend that loads the obliques against constant tension for a stronger, more defined waist.

Core Cable Strength

Video

Silent, looping, the whole movement.

Body map

FRONT

BACK

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

none

Step by step

Set the pulley to the lowest position and attach a single handle, then stand sideways to the cable stack.
Grip the handle with the hand closest to the stack and stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
Place your non-working hand on your hip and let the cable pull you slightly toward the stack at the start.
Bend sideways away from the stack by contracting the obliques on the far side of your body.
Pause at the end of the bend with a hard oblique squeeze, keeping the hips square and chest tall.
Return slowly to the start over 2 seconds, then repeat for 12 to 15 reps before switching sides.

Log your sets. After a few weeks you will see whether it is moving. Free.