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Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu ball)

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using a cable station, with emphasis on the obliques.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Obliques

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Position a bosu ball on the ground with the flat side down.
  2. 02Attach a cable at a low point on the cable machine and select your desired weight.
  3. 03Stand next to the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  4. 04Grab the cable handle with both hands and kneel on the bosu ball.
  5. 05Engage your core and bend to the side, bringing the cable down towards your hip while keeping your torso stable.
  6. 06Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.

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