Fit Tip of the Day: Middle Minimizer

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Lolita Carrico

So you’ve passed by the cable machine at your gym … you’ve seen other people using it … but you’re just not sure what to do with it yourself. The cable machine is one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment. Different exercises target specific muscle groups, but the true advantage of the cable machine is that other muscle groups pitch in to stabilize so you’re getting a really great all over workout.

The Middle Minimizer is just one move you can do on the cable machine. It mainly targets your abs and obliques, but your arms, shoulders, butt and legs get some benefit, too.

- Adjust the levers to 12 o’clock.

- Stand about a foot away from the base with your right side toward the machine. Your feet should be a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Point your right foot forward and your left away from the machine.

- Grip the handle with your right hand.

- Bend your left knee and reach your left arm to the floor (your hips will angle toward the machine).

- Stand straight.

- Complete for 12 reps and then repeat on the other side.

Want more cable machine moves? Self Magazine has a series of cable machines moves (including the Middle Minimizer) to help you tone in less time.

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