Cable Seated Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Twisting Exercise
How to: Cable Seated Twist
- Sit at a cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
- Attach the handle to a high setting and hold it with both hands.
- Engage your core, pull the cable towards your left side while twisting your torso.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the right side.
- Perform for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not engaging the core muscles properly.
- Letting the elbows flare out during the twist.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight on the cable for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Don’t rush through the movement; focus on a controlled twist.
- Adjust the cable weight to ensure proper form without straining.
Cable Seated Twist Alternatives
Tags
core
exercise
twist
obliques
strength
cable