Cable Side Bend
Standing side-on to a low pulley, bend toward it and pull back up a little past vertical; the far side works against the cable.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a low pulley, handle in the near hand, arm long, feet hip-width.
Steps
- Bend toward the stack, the handle sliding down the leg.
- Pull back up with the FAR side, a little past vertical.
- Finish the set, then turn around and switch hands.
Common mistakes
Pulling with the arm: it hangs long; the waist does the work. Twisting toward the stack: stay square and bend sideways only. Letting the cable yank you down: lower as slowly as you rise.
Breathing
Inhale bending down, exhale pulling up.
