Cable Seated Twist
The Cable Seated Twist mainly works the core. You'll need: exercise bench, cable machine and single handle attachment.
Required Equipment
Cable Seated Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Cable Seated Twist
Sit squarely on a flat exercise bench or seat facing sideways to a cable machine with a handle attachment at chest height.
Hold the handle firmly with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your feet flat on the floor and your spine tall.
Engage your core and exhale as you smoothly rotate your torso away from the anchor point, keeping your arms relatively straight.
Hold the twist for a brief moment at the peak contraction, focusing on your obliques.
Inhale as you slowly and with control return to the starting position facing forward.
Cable Seated Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Seated Twist work?
The Cable Seated Twist mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Seated Twist?
Exercise bench, cable machine and single handle attachment.
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