Body part
Abs
Instructions
- Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handle with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you at
shoulder height. - Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the exercise.
- Engage your core and twist your torso to the right, pulling the cable across your body.
- Continue the twisting motion until your hands are in line with your right hip.
- Hold the position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your obliques.
- Slowly reverse the movement and twist your torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat the exercise on the left side by twisting your torso to the left.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions on each side.
Advice
- Start with lighter weights and gradually increase the resistance as you become more comfortable with the exercise.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled twists rather than rushing through the exercise.
- Increase the range of motion over time to further challenge your oblique muscles.
- Incorporate a variety of grip positions to target different areas of your core.
- Maintain proper breathing techniques by exhaling during the twisting motion and inhaling during the return to the starting position.
- Ensure that the cable is securely fastened to avoid any accidental slippage or injury.
- Aim for quality over quantity, focusing on the proper form and execution of the exercise.
- Listen to your body and modify the exercise if you experience any pain or discomfort.
- Incorporate cable twists into a well-rounded workout routine that includes exercises targeting all major muscle groups.
