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Obliques · Intermediate

Cable Standing Core Rotation

Rotational core drill for controlled trunk movement and oblique strength.

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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. 01Stand side-on to a chest-height cable with both hands on the handle and feet slightly wider than hip width.
  2. 02Soften your knees, brace your trunk, and begin with your shoulders turned slightly toward the pulley.
  3. 03Rotate away by turning your ribs, hips, and feet together, allowing the rear heel to pivot.
  4. 04Finish with your chest facing diagonally away from the stack without forcing your lower back or pulling only with your arms.
  5. 05Reverse the pivot under control, complete the repetitions, and turn around for the opposite side.

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