The cable twist (up-down) is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques and lower back, by using a cable machine to add resistance to rotational movements of the torso.
Also Works
ObliquesLower Back
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
2
Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
3
Engage your core and slowly rotate your torso to one side, keeping your hips and legs stable.
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Pause for a moment at the end of the rotation, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat the rotation to the opposite side.
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Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.