The cable side crunch is an isolation exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, using a cable machine for resistance. It involves bending sideways at the waist to engage the core.
Also Works
Obliques
How to Perform
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Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and stand sideways to the machine.
2
Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine and place your other hand on your hip.
3
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
4
With your abs engaged, bend sideways at the waist, bringing your elbow down towards your hip.
5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.