Cable Twist
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The exercise is the cable twist, which is designed to enhance core strength and improve rotational stability. It primarily targets the obliques and involves controlled twisting movements, making it beneficial for sports requiring rotational strength.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, facing sideways to the cable machine.
- Grasp the cable handle with both hands and extend your arms fully.
- Engage your core and slowly twist your torso away from the machine, keeping your arms straight.
- Return to the starting position with control and repeat.
- Switch sides to ensure even development.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis