Cable pulley machines can be used to train all the major muscles of the body. Among those muscles are the rectus abdominis and the obliques, both of which are part of the abdominal muscle group. When training the abs, it is recommended that you perform two to three sets per exercise and 15 to 25 repetitions per set.
Cable Kneeling Rope Crunch
The cable kneeling rope crunch is an exercise that targets the rectus abdominis. To perform this exercise, first grab the cable pulley rope using an overhand grip and with your arms bent. Put your knees on the ground. Position the rope over your head. Bring your elbows toward your thighs by bending at the waist. Bring your elbows up to the start by extending at the waist.
Cable Lying Leg-Hip Raise
Cable lying leg-hip raises are a movement for the rectus abdominis and hip flexor muscles. To execute this movement, begin by placing the cable pulley ankle straps around your ankles. Lay your back on the floor with your legs straight. Bend your knees and move them toward your chest and simultaneously bend at the waist. Extend your knees and move them forward to the start while simultaneously extending at the waist.
Cable Standing Side Bend
The cable standing side bend is an exercise that targets the obliques. To perform this exercise, first grab the cable pulley handles using an overhand grip with your right hand and with your right arm straight. Stand with the right side of your body facing toward the cable pulley machine. Bend at the waist toward the left side and then bend at the waist toward the right side. Repeat the exercise alternating between the left and right sides.
Cable Standing Twist
Cable standing twists are a movement for the oblique muscles. To execute this movement, begin by holding the cable pulley handle using an overhand grip with both hands and with both arms straight. Take a few steps away from the cable pulley machine and stand with the left side of your body facing toward the machine. Bring the machine handle away from the cable pulley by rotating to the right at the waist. Bring the machine handle to the beginning position by rotating to the left at the waist. After you complete the desired number of reps with the right side, repeat the movement with the left side.
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