cable side crunch
A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with cable.
How to do cable side crunch
Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and stand sideways to the machine.
Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine and place your other hand on your hip.
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
With your abs engaged, bend sideways at the waist, bringing your elbow down towards your hip.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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