# Cable Side Bend

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-side-bend

Also known as: Standing Cable Side Bend, Cable Lateral Bend, Cable Side Bend Crunch, Cable Lateral Flexion, Cable Side Flexion, Cable Oblique Side Bend, Cable Side Bends

Body region: Core, Back

## Muscles

- Main: Quadratus Lumborum, External Oblique, Internal Oblique
- Helps: Rectus Abdominis
- Holds: Erector Spinae, Gluteus Medius, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

## Equipment

- Cable Station

## Technique

1. Stand side-on to a low pulley and hold the handle in the near hand, arm straight.
2. Stand tall, feet hip-width, free hand resting on your waist.
3. Bend sideways away from the machine, lifting the handle along your leg.
4. Lower slowly, letting the cable draw you into a slight side bend; switch sides after the set.

### Cues

- Move only in the side plane; no leaning forward or back.
- Keep the arm straight; it just holds the handle.

### Common mistakes

- Twisting the torso during the bend.
- Pulling with the arm instead of the side of the waist.
- Going too heavy and losing control at the bottom.

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Side Bend](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-side-bend)
- [Oblique Crunch](https://heatsy.app/ex/oblique-crunch)
- [Suitcase Carry](https://heatsy.app/ex/suitcase-carry)