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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 6/2026

Cable twist (down-up)

The down-to-up cable twist targets the obliques and develops rotational power with constant cable resistance.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique
One side at a time

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs
Supporting muscles
Shoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand sideways to the cable so the cable is positioned low and to your side. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and keep a slight bend in your knees.

  2. 02

    Grip the handle with both hands and keep your arms straight in front of your chest, brace your core, and keep your hips locked in place.

  3. 03

    Pull the handle in a twisting motion from low to high and across your body toward the opposite shoulder. Allow your thoracic spine to rotate and keep your shoulders down without shrugging.

  4. 04

    Pause at the top and squeeze your abdominal muscles.

  5. 05

    Return the handle under control along the same path to the starting position without letting your hips rotate.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Cable twist (down-up) 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.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your hips still and let the rotation come from your thoracic spine; do not perform the movement with your arms. Adjust the load so you can return slowly without your body swaying.

The down-to-up cable twist targets the obliques and develops rotational power with constant cable resistance.

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§ 05 · Same muscles

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