Abs · Cable · Intermediate
How to do Cable Twist
The cable twist is an exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, using a cable machine. It involves twisting the torso against resistance, which helps build core strength and stability.
How to do Cable Twist, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
- Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
- Engage your core and twist your torso to the right, pulling the cable across your body.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, feeling the contraction in your abs and obliques.
- Slowly return to the starting position, resisting the cable's pull.
- Repeat the movement to the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Cable Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.
Track Cable Twist in SPLYT
Cable Twist is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
