Exercises / Waist / Cable Side Crunch

Cable Side Crunch

Cable Side Crunch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, obliques
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. 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.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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