Standing Cable Low-to-High Twist

Targets the obliques.

The handle is attached to the lowest level of the cable machine. Your side faces the machine. Hold the handle with your left hand. Stand at an arm’s distance from the machine, your feet at a shoulder width distance from each other. Your left foot is straight. Your right foot is turned out, facing the right. Your face is turned toward the right. Your back isn’t tilted. Your body is slightly behind the cable. Hold the handle with your left hand and right hand, your arms straight. Contract your abs. Pull the handle diagonally upwards up to the point when your arms are straight and over your head and your body is twisted. Pause. Return to the starting position.

Switch sides.

The handle is attached to the lowest level of the cable machine. Your side faces the machine. Hold the handle with your right hand. Stand at an arm’s distance from the machine, your feet at a shoulder width distance from each other. Your right foot is straight. Your left foot is turned out, facing the left. Your face is turned toward the left. Your back isn’t tilted. Your body is slightly behind the cable. Hold the handle with your left hand and right hand, your arms straight. Contract your abs. Pull the handle diagonally upwards up to the point when your arms are straight and over your head and your body is twisted. Pause. Return to the starting position.

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