Exercise

Cable Judo Flip

Also known as: cable shoulder throw, rope toss cable, low to high cable chop

Cable Judo Flip — position 1Cable Judo Flip — position 2

Cable Judo Flip is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: obliques. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Cable Judo Flip: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary

How to do it

  1. Connect a rope attachment to a tower, and move the cable to the lowest pulley position. Stand with your side to the cable with a wide stance, and grab the rope with both hands.
  2. Twist your body away from the pulley as you bring the rope over your shoulder like you're performing a judo flip.
  3. Shift your weight between your feet as you twist and crunch forward, pulling the cable downward.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat until failure.
  5. Then, reposition and repeat the same series of movements on the opposite side.

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Alternatives with other equipment

Russian Twist
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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
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Landmine 180's
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Plate Twist
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Medicine Ball Full Twist
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