Cable twist (down up) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Iliopsoas, Adductors, Pectineous, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Hip Flexors, Gluteus Medius
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable trunk twist, Cable oblique twist
How to: Cable twist (down up)
- Attach a cable handle to the low pulley of a cable machine.
- Stand beside the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the handle with both hands, arms extended in front of your chest.
- Engaging your core, twist your torso away from the machine while pulling the cable towards your body.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions before switching sides.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle to perform the movement.
- Neglecting to keep the core engaged.
- Overshooting or over-rotating the torso.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a lighter weight.
- Limit the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
- Avoid twisting too far to prevent strain on your back.
Cable twist (down up) Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
twist
cable
intermediate