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fitness_center Equipment
CableCategory
balance
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
3.7
Force
push
Cable Russian Twists (on Stability Ball) is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using cable, it falls under the balance category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Lower Back.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
Hold the cable handle with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
Twist your torso to the right, bringing the cable handle towards your right hip.
Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the cable handle towards your left hip.
Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Recruiting larger muscle groups to "help" move the weight instead of isolating Abs — swinging momentum or shifting the torso takes tension off the muscle this exercise is meant to train.
Locking out too fast or letting the elbows drift outward under load — controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase is where most of the muscle-building stimulus happens.
Standing too close to or too far from the pulley, which changes the resistance curve and can take tension off the target muscle at the top or bottom of the rep.
Progressing the load or reps too quickly before technique is consistent across every rep of every set.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Cable Russian Twists (on Stability Ball) is classified as a Intermediate balance exercise, so lifters with some training experience who already have basic technique and stability in place — beginners can work up to it, but should master fundamental Waist movements first. It fits well in programs focused on balance training and pairs naturally with other Waist movements in a balanced routine.
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