Cable Twist

Builds the obliques and improves core control. It helps with rotational movements, lifting, and overall stability.

Muscle group

Abs

Equipment

Cable

Exercise type

Isolation

Technique

Basic technique

One side at a time

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Stand sideways next to the cable with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
02
Grasp the cable handle with both hands and raise your hands to chest height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
03
Brace your core and rotate your torso away from the cable in a controlled manner, feeling the contraction in your abdominal muscles.
04
Keep your hips still and do not rotate them with the movement; make sure the movement comes from your upper body.
05
Return to the starting position in a controlled manner while inhaling, then repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds the obliques and improves core control. It helps with rotational movements, lifting, and overall stability.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your abs, especially the obliques. It should not be felt mainly in your lower back or arms.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is rotating the hips with the movement. Keep your hips still and rotate through your upper torso with control.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Cable Twist is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.