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Cable Side Crunch

An exercise for the Waist - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentCable

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)Obliques

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