How to Do Standing Cable Oblique Twist

Standing Cable Oblique 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 Standing Cable Oblique Twist

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to chest height and stand perpendicular to the machine with a wide base.
  2. 02Grasp the handle with both hands and extend your arms fully in front of your chest.
  3. 03Rotate your torso away from the machine while keeping your arms locked and hips relatively stable.
  4. 04Control the weight back to the starting position to resist the pull of the cable.
  5. 05Exhale on the rotation and maintain a braced intra-abdominal pressure throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing Cable Oblique Twist

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

Drive the movement through your obliques and hips rather than pulling the handle with your arms.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Cable Oblique Twist questions

What muscles does Standing Cable Oblique Twist work?

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

How do you do Standing Cable Oblique Twist correctly?

Set the cable pulley to chest height and stand perpendicular to the machine with a wide base. Grasp the handle with both hands and extend your arms fully in front of your chest. Rotate your torso away from the machine while keeping your arms locked and hips relatively stable. Control the weight back to the starting position to resist the pull of the cable. Exhale on the rotation and maintain a braced intra-abdominal pressure throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Cable Oblique Twist?

Drive the movement through your obliques and hips rather than pulling the handle with your arms.

Is Standing Cable Oblique Twist suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Standing Cable Oblique Twist?

Standing Cable Oblique Twist uses cable.

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