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Cable Twist
Cable · Core · Isolation
Obliques Obliques Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Core (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 15-20 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand sideways to the cable machine, holding the handle with both hands.
- Keep your arms slightly bent and core engaged.
- Rotate your torso away from the machine, pulling the cable across your body.
- Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Cable Twist. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate Oblique Crunch | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off Versio | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Russian Twist | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Adductor Copenhagen Plank | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Kettlebell Overhead Windmill | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Lateral Side Plank | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.