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Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) exercise animation

Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball)

Category
Waist
Equipment
Cable
Target
Abs

Adding a Bosu ball under a side bend crunch introduces a balance challenge on top of the usual oblique work, since the unstable surface forces small corrections through the whole core just to stay upright. It's a more advanced variation than a standard side bend, useful once basic oblique strength and balance are already solid. The instability, more than the resistance, is what makes this version harder.

How to Do the Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball)

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a cable handle in one hand.
  2. Place the other hand on your hip.
  3. Engage your core and slowly bend sideways towards the hand holding the cable, keeping your back straight.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) work?
The Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball)?
The Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball) is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Side Bend Crunch (bosu Ball)?
If you don't have access to a cable, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.