Body part
Abs
Instructions
- Position a cable pulley at the lowest setting and attach a single handle or D-handle.
Stand sideways to the pulley machine with - Your feet shoulder-width apart, grasping the handle with the hand closest to the machine.
- Place your other hand on your hip for stability.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Slowly bend your torso away from the machine, pulling the handle upwards along the side of your body.
- Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum.
- When you reach the end of your range of motion, pause and squeeze your oblique muscles.
- Slowly return to the starting position, resisting the pull of the cable.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions for one side before switching to the other side.
Advice
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to avoid unnecessary strain on your back.
- Engage your core muscles before starting the exercise to maximize abdominal engagement.
- Adjust the cable height to just above hip level to target the oblique muscles effectively.
- Use a comfortable weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form and control.
- Slowly bend to the side while keeping your shoulders aligned and avoiding any twisting motion.
- Return to the starting position in a controlled manner, ensuring the oblique muscle contraction is sustained.
- Avoid locking your knees; keep a slight bend to maintain overall stability and balance.
- Incorporate breathing techniques, exhaling as you bend and inhaling as you return to the starting position.
- Use a full range of motion to fully engage the oblique muscles through the entire movement.
- Incorporate this exercise into a well-rounded core workout routine for balanced muscle development.
