Core · Cable

Standing Cable Core Twist

Set the cable, rotate through, carve those obliques.

Standing Cable Core Twist exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Set the cable at chest height and grip the handle with both hands.
  2. Step out for tension and stand with feet shoulder-width, arms extended.
  3. Rotate your torso away from the machine in a smooth arc.
  4. Control the cable back to center, then repeat before switching sides.

The one cue that matters

Turn from your trunk and pivot your hips, keep your arms long and steady.

Muscles worked

The Standing Cable Core Twist isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Standing Cable Core Twist work?

The Standing Cable Core Twist primarily works the Core.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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