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Side Bends, Cable |
Type: Abs |
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The cable side bend exercise increases core strength and stability. Ensure you take care when bending sideways that the movement is controlled and do not over extend. You can substitute the cable for a dumbbell or medicine ball
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Core
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Abdominals
Obliques
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Side Bends, Cable Steps:
Take a low cable pulley handle in one hand to one side of the body.
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Position feet shoulder width apart, stand upright and face forwards with a straight back, looking straight ahead.
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Both hands should be by your sides. One hand will be holding the cable pulley handle and the other free.
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At this point you should be supporting the resistance offered by the cable machine.
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Gradually bend your body sideways over towards the cable controlling the resistance as you go.
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Bend over until the hand holding the pulley is just above the knee joint or whatever feels comfortable to you. (Don't over extend)
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Pause briefly and then bend the opposite way, this time transferring the resistance on to the opposite side of the body.
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Only bend over as far as you feel comfortable or when the opposite hand is just above the opposite knee joint.
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