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cable twisting pull

cable twisting pull exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: cable.

cable twisting pull exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

shoulders, biceps

How to perform

  1. Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and stand facing the machine.
  2. Grasp the handle with your left hand and step away from the machine, extending your arm fully.
  3. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with your knees slightly bent.
  4. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  5. Pull the handle towards your body, rotating your torso to the right as you do so.
  6. Squeeze your back muscles at the end of the movement.
  7. Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on the cable.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and perform with your right hand.