Cable Seated Twist Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Seated Twist

  1. Sit at a cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Attach the handle to a high setting and hold it with both hands.
  3. Engage your core, pull the cable towards your left side while twisting your torso.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat on the right side.
  5. 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.

Tags

core
exercise
twist
obliques
strength
cable

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