Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Side Bend.
The cable side bend works the obliques unilaterally using a low-pulley cable machine, providing consistent lateral resistance as you bend to each side. The cable angle maintains tension at the top of the movement, making it more effective than a dumbbell side bend for oblique isolation.
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The Cable Side Bend is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.