Core / AbsBeginner
Cable Side Bend
A standing side crunch against a high pulley, holding the handle at your shoulder and bending toward the stack. The cable keeps constant tension on the obliques and is easy to load in small steps.
Primary muscles
- Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Abs (Rectus Abdominis)
- Transverse Abdominis
- Sets
- 2–3
- Reps
- 12–15 per side
- Rest
- 30–60s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.