How to do cable side bends

This is an animated body sculpting tutorial for cable side bends. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness body building video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning cable side bends.

How to do Cable Side Bend - Abdominals

In this lesson you will learn how to do cable side bends. The cable side bend is an alternative exercise to the dumbbell side bend, which works the obliques from a different angle.

Description: Cable Side Bend - Abdominals

* Stand upright (spine vertical) , with your feet about one shoulder width apart and your knees pretty straight. Look straight forward and grasp the handle with the palm pointing towards your shoulder.
* Pull the handle down by bending your upper body and exhale at the same time. Don't pull the weight with arm strength. Look straight forward and make sure your upper body only bends in a vertical layer. Don't bend forward or back at the same time. Also make sure you don't move hips or knees. You can either pull the handle until your obliques are fully contracted and the other side is slightly stretched, or until your elbow touches your waist.
* Move back to the beginning position and inhale. Keep your hips and your knees at the same spot and don't move too far. When you move back, the spine should not pass vertical level.

Trainer advice: Cable Side Bend - Abdominals

* Move slowly and concentrated.
* Don't use your arms or your shoulders to create momentum.
* Keep your knees and your hips at the same spot during the whole exercise.