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Cable twist in front of the chest while standing

The conventional form of trunk rotation on the cable machine is the exercise "Cable-Twist in a standing position." Here, you will find all the relevant information regarding body positioning and the execution of the movement.

Body position

To start, position yourself to the side of the cable machine and direct your gaze in that direction. Rotate your chest to secure the cable at chest height. Your legs are slightly spread outward, allowing your upper body to have a slight twist in the starting position. Grip the handle firmly with both hands, with your arms almost fully extended. Now, engage your abdominal muscles to initiate the movement.

Movement execution

The exercise commences as you rotate your upper body to the side. Keep your arms consistently extended in front of your chest. The entire upper body rotates to the side, while the legs maintain their position. Execute the movement as far as is comfortable for your upper body. Maintain tension in the abdominal muscles and exhale during the movement. Subsequently, return to the starting position, taking a deep breath. However, ensure that you never release the weight during the exercise.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional details regarding the engaged muscle groups and common mistakes in performing the exercise "Cable-Twist in a Standing Position" can be found on the webpage dedicated to torso rotation on the cable machine.

Alternative variants to cable twist in front of the chest while standing

To diversify your training, you also have access to other exercises and variations of Cable-Twist in a Standing Position.

Torso rotation laterally downwards

To execute the rotation of the upper body sideways downward, position yourself upright in front of the cable machine. The execution of the movement is straightforward, allowing athletes at any training level to train their oblique abdominal muscles with this variation. In this case, you pull the cable alternately to both sides of your body.

Torso rotation diagonally downwards

This exercise focuses on the oblique abdominal muscles and is executed using the cable machine. Grip the cable diagonally above your head and pull it down at an angle during the trunk rotation. For beginners, it is advisable to start with simpler variations as the correct execution may be slightly challenging.

Torso rotation diagonally upwards

Utilize the cable machine for the trunk rotation diagonally upward. This exercise for the oblique abdominal muscles is particularly suitable for experienced athletes as it demands a more complex movement. It involves straightening the legs, rotating the trunk to the side, and guiding the arms with the cable to an upward diagonal position.

Cable twist in front of the chest while sitting

While standing in front of the cable machine, perform the cable twist in front of the chest. Pull the cable to the opposite side of the body while rotating the upper body. The flexible movement pattern of the cable machine provides optimal opportunities for effectively and gently training the oblique abdominal muscles. However, beginners should only attempt the standing cable twist in front of the chest once they have mastered the execution securely.

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