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Cable Twist

The Cable Twist is a cable exercise that targets the obliques, with the core assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Obliques
Also works
Core
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Waist

Step by step

  1. Stand sideways to a cable machine with the pulley set at chest height.
  2. Grab the handle with both hands, arms extended but slightly bent.
  3. Engage your core and rotate your torso away from the machine, pulling the cable across your body.
  4. Keep your hips stable and avoid twisting your lower body.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position with control.
  6. Complete the desired reps, then switch sides and repeat.

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