Abs · Cable · Intermediate
How to do Cable Twist (Up-down)
The cable twist (up-down) is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques and lower back, by using a cable machine to add resistance to rotational movements of the torso.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Cable Twist (Up-down), 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 slowly rotate your torso to one side, keeping your hips and legs stable.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the rotation, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the rotation to the opposite side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Cable Twist (Up-down) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Cable Twist (Up-down) in SPLYT
Cable Twist (Up-down) 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.
