Exercise technique

cable twist

The cable twist is an exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, using a cable machine. It involves twisting the torso against resistance, which helps build core strength and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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 twist your torso to the right, pulling the cable across your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, feeling the contraction in your abs and obliques.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position, resisting the cable's pull.
  6. Repeat the movement to the left side.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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