Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
abswaist
Cable Twist (Up-Down)
The cable twist (up-down) is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques and lower back, by using a cable machine to add resistance to rotational movements of the torso.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
- 2.Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
- 3.Engage your core and slowly rotate your torso to one side, keeping your hips and legs stable.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the end of the rotation, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat the rotation to the opposite side.
- 6.Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
obliqueslower back
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