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- Attach a handle to the cable machine and position the pulley at approximately chest height.
- Stand side on to the cable machine and hold the handle with both hands.
- Step away from the machine until there is light tension on the cable.
- Hinge forwards at your hips until your trunk is approximately 45 degrees to the floor, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Begin with your arms extended towards the cable machine.
- Pull the handle diagonally across your body towards the opposite hip while rotating through your trunk and shoulders.
- Keep the movement controlled and allow your hips to rotate naturally while maintaining the bent over position.
- Slowly return to the starting position, resisting the pull of the cable.
- Maintain your hip hinge and avoid rounding your back throughout the exercise.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.