A rotational core exercise using a cable machine to engage the obliques and core.
- +Strengthens obliques and core
- +Mimics real-world rotational movements for sports performance
- +Adjustable resistance for progressive overload
- –Poor form can lead to excessive lower back strain
- –Requires proper control to avoid relying on momentum over core engagement
This exercise targets:
Core
Obliques
Abs
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set cable at high pulley; attach a handle. Stand sideways to the stack, feet shoulder-width
- Grab handle with both hands, arms straight but soft, cable starting above shoulder
- Brace your core; keep chest up and spine neutral
- Rotate torso and hips together, pulling handle down and across to the opposite hip
- Pivot on the back foot; let hips drive the motion, not just the arms
- Exhale as you chop; inhale as you return slowly and with control
- Keep shoulders down; avoid twisting the knees or arching the lower back