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Cable Standing Lift
Cable · Isolation · Isolation
Obliques Abdominals Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand sideways to the cable machine, holding the handle with both hands.
- Position the cable at a high setting.
- Rotate your torso downwards and across your body, pulling the handle towards your opposite hip.
- Keep your arms relatively straight throughout the movement.
- PT Cue: Engage your core throughout the exercise.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Cable Standing Lift. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Degree Side Bend | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Alternate Heel Touchers | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Alternate Oblique Crunch | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Dumbbell Russian Twist Boat Row | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off Versio | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Russian Twist | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.