Cable Twist


Pro Tip

The lower the cable attachment you use, the harder this exercise will be.


How To

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and pointed towards the pole. Grab the cable with both hands and arms extended in front of you at your hip level.
  2. Exhale and rotate your torso and legs while keeping your arms straight, driving them up and across your body.
  3. Continue until your hands pass above your head.
  4. Inhale and rotate back to the starting position.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Back Shoulder

Outer region of your upper back as well as the back area of your shoulder.

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Equipment

Single Grip Handles

Some exercises may require you to use only one handle. Pay close attention to the animation to verify the number of handles needed.

Single Pulley Tower

If unavailable, you can go to a machine with two towers instead. If you do this, just use one of the two towers.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment