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Cable Twist

Category
Waist
Equipment
Cable
Target
Abs

The cable twist trains rotational core strength by pulling the cable across the body from a fixed stance, similar to a rotational sports movement like a swing or throw. It's a more dynamic oblique exercise than a static side plank, building strength through a range of motion rather than just a hold. Rotating from the hips and torso together, not just the arms, is what makes the exercise effective.

How to Do the Cable Twist

  1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  3. Brace your core and rotate your torso to the right, drawing the cable across your body.
  4. Pause briefly at the end range, feeling the contraction through your abs and obliques.
  5. Slowly return to the start, controlling the cable's pull back.
  6. Perform the same movement to the left side.
  7. Keep alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Cable Twist primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Twist work?
The Cable Twist primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Twist?
The Cable Twist is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Twist?
If you don't have access to a cable, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.