A lateral core exercise using a cable machine to target the obliques.
- +Effectively isolates and strengthens the obliques
- +Provides constant tension for better muscle engagement
- +Helps improve core stability and posture
- –Overuse may cause muscle imbalances if not balanced with other exercises
- –Poor control can strain the lower back
This exercise targets:
Core
Obliques
Abs
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set a single handle on a low pulley. Stand sideways to the stack
- Hold the handle in the hand closest to the stack; arm straight, feet shoulder-width
- Step out to create light tension. Keep chest up, shoulders down, core braced
- Without twisting, bend your torso sideways away from the stack
- Slide the handle down the outside of your thigh; keep hips and head level
- Pause briefly, then return to tall under control
- Exhale as you bend; inhale as you come up
- Use light–moderate weight; avoid leaning forward/back or shrugging