Exercise technique

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.

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 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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Lower back.

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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