twisting cable rope oblique pull
Strengthens obliques
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: obliques. Secondary: core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Pull |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~30 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — get into the starting position for twisting cable rope oblique pull.
- Step 2: Engage your core and set your posture.
- Step 3: Perform the movement with control through the full range.
- Step 4: Squeeze the target muscles at the peak of the movement.
- Step 5: Return slowly to the start and repeat for the prescribed reps.
Equipment
- Cable / pulley
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens obliques
Common mistakes
Using momentum or shrugging the shoulders
Make it harder
Increase resistance or add a pause
Make it easier
Reduce resistance or range of motion
Breathing
Exhale on the pull/curl, inhale on the return
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