In this lesson, you will learn how to do cable side bends for your abdominals. The abdominal cable side bend is an alternative to the dumbbell side bend, training the obliques from a slightly different angle. Find more abdominal exercises at weight training and bodybuilding.
Execution
Stand upright with your back straight, feet about one shoulder width apart, and legs extended. Look straight forward and grasp the handle with your palm facing your shoulder.
Pull the handle down by bending your upper body, exhaling at the same time. Don’t pull the weight using your arm strength. Keep looking straight ahead and ensure your upper body bends only in one plane. Do not bend forward or backward! Also, make sure your hips and knees stay still. You can pull the handle down either until your obliques are fully contracted and the opposite side is slightly stretched, or until your elbow touches your waist.
Return to the starting position and inhale. Keep your hips and knees still and do not move too far back. Your spine should not pass the vertical position during the return.
Advice
Move slowly and with focus.
Do not use your arms or shoulders to create momentum.
Keep your knees and hips stable.
Do 15 to 25 repetitions per side.
Stretch your abdominals between sets and exercises.
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