One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends
How to do the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
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Cable
How to do the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends
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Connect a standard handle to a tower. Move cable to highest pulley position.
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Stand with side to cable. With one hand, reach up and grab handle with underhand grip.
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Pull down cable until elbow touches your side and the handle is by your shoulder.
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Position feet hip-width apart. Place free hand on hip to help gauge pivot point.
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Keep arm in static position. Contract oblique to bring the weight down in a side crunch.
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Once you reach maximum contraction, slowly release the weight to the starting position. The weight stack should never be unloaded in a resting position. The aim is constant tension during the set.
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Repeat to failure.
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Then, reposition and repeat the same series of movements on the opposite side.
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One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends: common questions
What muscles does the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends work?
The One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends primarily works the Abs.
Is the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends suitable for beginners?
Yes. The One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends?
To do the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends you'll need a cable machine.
Is the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends a compound or isolation exercise?
The One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends with correct form?
Connect a standard handle to a tower. Move cable to highest pulley position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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