Cable crossover side bend

Abs

• Target muscles: abs, obliques
• Equipment: gym machine
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Stand sideways to the cable crossover station, feet shoulder-width apart, and grip the low-pulley handle with your near hand.
2. Rest your free hand on your hip, back straight, core braced.
3. Slowly bend your torso toward the machine, lowering the handle along your thigh.
4. Without rotating your torso or moving your hips, straighten back up using the obliques on the other side.
5. Move strictly in the side plane, without leaning forward.
6. Complete the desired number of reps, then switch sides.

Swap it for

• 45° hyperextension bench side bend
• Dumbbell side bend
• BOSU cable crunch
• Side Bend on Stability Ball with Dumbbell
• Barbell side bend v. 2
• Captain's chair oblique knee raise

Harder

• BOSU cable crunch
• Captain's chair oblique knee raise
• Side Bend on Stability Ball with Dumbbell
• Barbell side bend v. 2

Easier

• 45° hyperextension bench side bend