Cable Rotational Lift

Primary muscles
Obliques, Abs
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, facing a cable machine with the pulley set to its lowest position.
  2. 2 Grasp the single cable handle with both hands, starting with the handle at your outer left thigh. Keep your arms mostly extended.
  3. 3 Rotate your torso and lift the cable handle diagonally across your body, up and to your right, until your arms are extended overhead on your right side.
  4. 4 Control the movement as you slowly return the cable handle to the starting position at your outer left thigh.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch your starting position to the other side and repeat the movement.

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