Ab exercises

Cable Judo Flip

Also known as: Projection de judo à la poulie · Περιστροφή τύπου τζούντο στην τροχαλία · cable judo throw

Primary
Abs
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
Suggested rest
1.5 min
 
One side at a time

How to do the Cable Judo Flip

  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.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–48–121.5 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add 2.5 kg (5 lb) next session and work back up.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Abs

The abs flex your spine and stop it from arching. Mix crunching moves (crunches, leg raises) with anti-extension work (planks, rollouts).

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