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Obliques · Intermediate

Cable Lift

Cable Lift for rotational control focused on obliques.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesCore

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the cable low and stand side-on with the knee or hip closest to the stack nearest the handle path.
  2. 02Start with both hands at the low outside hip without leaning toward the stack.
  3. 03Brace first, then lift the handle diagonally across the torso toward the opposite shoulder.
  4. 04Let the chest follow the diagonal slightly while the pelvis stays controlled.
  5. 05Return the handle to the low hip on the same path and finish all reps before switching sides.

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