What equipment do you need for the cable russian twist?

You need adjustable cable column to do the cable russian twist.

What is a good cable russian twist?

For men, a good cable russian twist is about a 25 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 10 lb and elite lifters pass 70 lb. For women, the standards run from about 10 lb to 70 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Core · Cable

Cable Russian Twist

How to do the cable russian twist, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Equipment: Cable
Difficulty: Beginner
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Rotation
Mechanic: Accessory

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How to do it

Attach a rope or handle to a cable set at about chest height. Sit on the floor with your side facing the machine and grasp the handle with both hands in front of your chest. Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground if you want more challenge. Rotate your torso away from the machine, pulling the handle across your body while keeping your arms extended. Rotate back to the starting position and repeat. Perform the set on one side before switching.

1Sit with your feet anchored or off the floor, holding the cable handle with arms extended, and rotate your torso so you feel your obliques engage
2Keep your spine tall and shoulders down as you twist from side to side
3Control the movement and feel tension in your core throughout the range

Common mistakes

Don't rely on your arms to move the weight, initiate the rotation from your torso
Avoid rounding your back or leaning excessively backward
Don't swing or yank the cable; slow down to maintain control