BENEFITS: Obliques, Core
START POSITION: The Cable can be set exactly on the horizontal, just higher than the horizontal. It can also be set lower for a different form of the exercise. Grab the D handle with both hands and link your fingers together for a better grip. Take off the slack in the cable and then shuffle away from the machine by about 15-20cm – this should prevent the weights from crashing down on the return twist. The foot furthest from the machine should be pointing slightly away from the machine and the closer foot should point perpendicular to the horizontal cable (straight forward from your body).
NOTES: Difficulty Rating: 75%
As you begin the exercise you may need to adjust your feet positions very slightly to accomodate your individual physique, but your stance will settle down after a couple of reps. Keep your arms horizontal and in line with your shoulders and as you twist follow the handles with your eyes. Tense your whole core and obliques as you twist and keep going until you are facing directly away from the machine.
Keep the motion slow and smooth throughout the exercise.