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Cable Russian Twists

Cable Russian Twists is a beginner compound cable exercise that mainly works your abs.

💪 Abs🏋️ Cable📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Cable Russian Twists: starting position
Starting position
Cable Russian Twists: end position
End position

How to do the cable russian twists

  1. Connect a standard handle attachment, and position the cable to a middle pulley position.
  2. Lie on a stability ball perpendicular to the cable and grab the handle with one hand. You should be approximately arm's length away from the pulley, with the tension of the weight on the cable.
  3. Grab the handle with both hands and fully extend your arms above your chest. You hands should be directly in-line with the pulley. If not, adjust the pulley up or down until they are.
  4. Keep your hips elevated and abs engaged. Rotate your torso away from the pulley for a full-quarter rotation. Your body should be flat from head to knees.
  5. Pause for a moment and in a slow and controlled manner reset to the starting position. You should still have side tension on the cable in the resting position.
  6. Repeat the same movement to failure.
  7. Then, reposition and repeat the same series of movements on the opposite side.

Muscles worked

Primary: Abs

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the cable russian twists work?

It mainly works your abs.

How many sets and reps of cable russian twists should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the cable russian twists good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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