What equipment do you need for the cable side bend?

You need adjustable cable column to do the cable side bend.

What is a good cable side bend?

For men, a good cable side bend is about a 37.5 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 12.5 lb and elite lifters pass 125 lb. For women, the standards run from about 12.5 lb to 125 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Core · Cable

Cable Side Bend

How to do the cable side bend, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Equipment: Cable
Difficulty: Beginner
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Extension
Mechanic: Isolation

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How to do it

Set a cable to its lowest position and attach a single handle. Stand sideways to the machine and hold the handle with the hand farthest from the stack, arm extended down by your side. Place your other hand on your hip. Without bending forward or backward, lean away from the machine by lowering your hand toward the floor, feeling a stretch in your opposite oblique. Use your obliques to pull your torso back to the upright position. Repeat for reps and then switch sides.