Abs · Cable · Intermediate
How to do Cable Side Crunch
The cable side crunch is an isolation exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, using a cable machine for resistance. It involves bending sideways at the waist to engage the core.
How to do Cable Side Crunch, step by step
- Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and stand sideways to the machine.
- Grasp the handle with the hand furthest from the machine and place your other hand on your hip.
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- With your abs engaged, bend sideways at the waist, bringing your elbow down towards your hip.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
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Muscles worked
Cable Side Crunch works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.
Track Cable Side Crunch in SPLYT
Cable Side Crunch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
