How to do it
Keep the cable handle close to your torso throughout each rotation.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended, facing the cable machine.
- 2
Hold the cable handle with both hands in front of your abdomen.
- 3
Rotate your torso to one side, then back to the center, and then to the other side.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on each side.
Expert tip
Keep your spine straight and rotate from your torso to effectively target the oblique muscles without straining your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sliding the hips back away from the machine
- ✕Not returning fully to center between sides
- ✕Bending the wrists during the pull