Cable Twist

This exercise is only suitable for intermediate and advanced persons.

Attach ideally a rope pulley, or small bar on to a high pulley machine, that will enable you to perform a full flexion movement of your body, without hitting the machine.

Can be performed in either a seated position, (intermediates) or kneeling position, (advanced).

If seated, aim to keep your legs bent at right angles, with your thighs parallel to the floor. If kneeling, aim to keep your thighs vertical to the floor, with your knees 6 - 10 inches apart, to aid stability.

Initiate the movement in a straight back position. You may decide to work with a straight arm motion, (easier) or have your hands pulled back close to your neck, ideal if using a rope attachment.

Always perform any exercise using weights with a lightweight, building up the reps and weights as you develop both good technique and strength.

From your straight back position, exhale and slowly lower down, rotating towards the opposite knee, whilst focusing on keeping your lower body static throughout the action.

Hold the final phase position for 1 - 3 seconds, prior to inhaling and returning back to the start, ready to perform your next rep.

Intermediates aim to use a suitable weight to work for 10 - 12 reps each side, alternating sides each time for 2 sets.

Advanced work for 12+ reps, working the same side each time for 2 - 3 sets, ideally in a kneeling position.