cable side bend
cable side bend is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the cable handle with one hand.
Step 2
Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
Step 3
Slowly bend sideways at the waist, lowering the cable handle towards your knee.
Step 4
Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
Step 5
Repeat on the other side.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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