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Cable Twisting Pull

The Cable Twisting Pull is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the obliques assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Back
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Set the cable machine to a medium or low pulley and attach a single D-handle.
  2. Stand sideways to the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grab the handle with the hand farthest from the machine and extend your arm fully.
  4. Rotate your torso as you pull the handle across your body toward your opposite side.
  5. Keep your core tight and lead the movement with your back and obliques.
  6. Slowly return the handle to the starting position with control.
  7. Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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