This exercise involves sitting on a cable machine with your feet secured and twisting your torso to work your oblique muscles. The resistance from the cable provides a challenging workout for your core.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets glutes, hamstrings, and quads
- Improves hip mobility and stability
- Increases lower body strength and power
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Engages core muscles for added stability
How to perform
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Grab a cable handle with both hands and hold it at chest height.
- Engage your core and twist your torso to the right, pulling the cable with you.
- Hold the twist for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist to the left side, again holding for a few seconds before returning to the starting position.
- Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.
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BACK VIEW
Obliques
Primary
Abs
Primary
Lower Back
Primary