How to do One-Arm High-Pulley Cable Side Bends

How to do it

1
Connect a standard handle to a tower. Move cable to highest pulley position.
2
Stand with side to cable. With one hand, reach up and grab handle with underhand grip.
3
Pull down cable until elbow touches your side and the handle is by your shoulder.
4
Position feet hip-width apart. Place free hand on hip to help gauge pivot point.
5
Keep arm in static position. Contract oblique to bring the weight down in a side crunch.
6
Once you reach maximum contraction, slowly release the weight to the starting position. The weight stack should never be unloaded in a resting position. The aim is constant tension during the set.
7
Repeat to failure.
8
Then, reposition and repeat the same series of movements on the opposite side.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.