How to Do Cable Twist (Up Down)

Cable Twist (Up Down) 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 (Up Down)

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to shoulder height and stand sideways to the machine with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Grip the handle with both hands and step away until the weight stack is slightly elevated.
  3. 03Rotate the torso away from the machine in a downward arc toward the opposite hip.
  4. 04Pivot the trail foot and squeeze the glutes at the end of the rotation.
  5. 05Return the handle to the starting position under tension while keeping the arms extended.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Twist (Up Down)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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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

Avoid letting the cable pull your torso toward the machine by maintaining a strict vertical spine throughout the rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Twist (Up Down) questions

What muscles does Cable Twist (Up Down) work?

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

How do you do Cable Twist (Up Down) correctly?

Set the cable pulley to shoulder height and stand sideways to the machine with feet hip-width apart. Grip the handle with both hands and step away until the weight stack is slightly elevated. Rotate the torso away from the machine in a downward arc toward the opposite hip. Pivot the trail foot and squeeze the glutes at the end of the rotation. Return the handle to the starting position under tension while keeping the arms extended.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Twist (Up Down)?

Avoid letting the cable pull your torso toward the machine by maintaining a strict vertical spine throughout the rotation.

Is Cable Twist (Up Down) suitable for beginners?

Cable Twist (Up Down) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Twist (Up Down)?

Cable Twist (Up Down) uses cable.

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