How to Do
How to Do Cable Oblique Twist
The cable oblique twist should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the cable oblique twist.
Beginning
Beginning Cable Oblique Twist
1. Connect the single grip handle to a cable pulley at around hip level.
2. In a shoulder-width stance, stand sideways to the cable pulley, just off the center and at an angle, with feet directed slightly away from it.
3. Grip the handle with the hand closest to you, then interlock the other hand on the handle.
Movement
Cable Oblique Twist Movement
1. Tighten your core and then rotate inward and away from the machine to face the opposite way.
2. Allow yourself to rotate back toward the machine and return to the starting position under control.
4. Once again, rotate yourself inward and away from the machine so that you're really exercising the obliques.
5. Rep until you reach the required number of reps, then swap sides.
Benefits
Cable Oblique Twist Benefits
The oblique twist will help you improve your posture and balance. This is due to the fact that oblique twists focus on strengthening the oblique muscles and spine, increasing their flexibility to allow for easier movement, and reducing the pressure on the lower back when performing daily activities like lifting.
