How to Do Cable Woodchop: Step by Step
- Set cable high, grab with both hands
- Rotate torso as you pull diagonally down
- Keep arms extended, power from the core
- Control the return — don't let the weight yank you back
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using arms instead of rotating the torso
- Going too heavy and losing control
- Rounding the back during rotation
Cable Woodchop Tips
- Exhale forcefully as you chop down for maximum core engagement
- Try low-to-high chops to target the obliques from a different angle
- Keep your hips facing forward — only your torso should rotate
- Use moderate weight — this is about controlled rotation, not maximal load
Muscles Worked
coreobliquesshoulders
Equipment
cable machine
Tracking
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