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Cable twist

Intermediate

Cable twist is a isolation cable exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  3. 3Engage your core and twist your torso to the right, pulling the cable across your body.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, feeling the contraction in your abs and obliques.
  5. 5Slowly return to the starting position, resisting the cable's pull.
  6. 6Repeat the movement to the left side.
  7. 7Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Crab twist toe touchBodyweight
  • Cable seated twistCable
  • Cable twist (up-down)Cable
  • Cable judo flipCable
  • Band seated twistResistance band

Easier variations

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther
  • Band seated twistResistance band
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Spell casterDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Cable russian twists (on stability ball)Cable
  • Kettlebell advanced windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell double windmillKettlebell
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