How to Do Cable Twist

Cable Twist is a core exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Twist

  1. 01Stand perpendicular to the cable machine and grip the handle with both hands at chest height.
  2. 02Step away from the machine to create tension, keeping the feet wider than shoulder-width for stability.
  3. 03Rotate the torso away from the machine in a wide arc, keeping the arms straight and the chin tucked.
  4. 04Pivot the trailing foot slightly to allow for full range of motion through the hips.
  5. 05Return the handle slowly back toward the machine without letting the weight stack crash.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the arms long and the hips locked forward to force the rotation to occur strictly in the thoracic spine and obliques.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Twist questions

What muscles does Cable Twist work?

Cable Twist is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Twist correctly?

Stand perpendicular to the cable machine and grip the handle with both hands at chest height. Step away from the machine to create tension, keeping the feet wider than shoulder-width for stability. Rotate the torso away from the machine in a wide arc, keeping the arms straight and the chin tucked. Pivot the trailing foot slightly to allow for full range of motion through the hips. Return the handle slowly back toward the machine without letting the weight stack crash.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Twist?

Keep the arms long and the hips locked forward to force the rotation to occur strictly in the thoracic spine and obliques.

Is Cable Twist suitable for beginners?

Cable Twist is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Twist?

Cable Twist uses cable.

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes cable twist into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime