Cable Bent Over Golf Swing Pull Torso Rotation

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Set the cable pulley to a low position and attach a D-handle or rope.
2. Stand sideways to the machine in a wide, athletic stance with knees slightly bent and hips hinged forward.
3. Grasp the handle with both hands and rotate your torso toward the machine to create initial tension.
4. Ensure your lead foot is firmly planted and your trailing heel is ready to pivot.

How to do it

1. Exhale and initiate the movement by driving through your lead leg and rotating your hips away from the machine.
2. Pull the handle across your body in an upward diagonal arc, rotating your torso and shoulders while keeping your arms long.
3. Pivot on the ball of your trailing foot as you complete the rotation, finishing with your chest facing the opposite wall.
4. Inhale and slowly reverse the movement under control, resisting the cable's pull to return to the starting position.

Form checklist

• Maintain a flat, neutral spine throughout the entire rotation.
• Initiate the pull from the hips and core rather than pulling solely with the arms.
• Keep your weight balanced between both feet, avoiding excessive leaning.
• Ensure the trailing hip fully rotates toward the target direction.
• Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears to engage the lats.

Pro tips

• Focus on 'pushing' the floor away with your lead foot to generate power from the ground up.
• Squeeze the glute of your trailing leg at the peak of the rotation to stabilize the pelvis and maximize torque.
• Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to keep the tension on the obliques and lats rather than the bicep joints.

Make it harder

• Increase the speed of the concentric (pulling) phase to develop explosive rotational power.
• Add a two-second isometric hold at the end-range of the rotation to challenge core stability.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation work?

The cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation primarily targets the lats and obliques, and also works the erector spinae, glutes, and quadriceps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation?

The cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation uses cable.

Is the cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation good for beginners?

The cable bent over golf swing pull torso rotation is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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