Obliques
Cable Woodchopper
Intermediate
Cable
Compound
Obliques
How to do it
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Attach a single handle to the high pulley and stand side-on to the machine.
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Hold the handle with both hands and your arms nearly straight.
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Brace your core with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Pull the handle diagonally across your body toward the far hip while rotating your torso.
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Let the rear heel pivot with the movement, then return slowly.
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Finish all reps, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
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Pulling with the arms only and never rotating the torso.
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Twisting from the lower back instead of the upper spine and hips.
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Going so heavy your feet get dragged out of position.
Tips
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Ten to fifteen controlled reps per side is the sweet spot.
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Flip it to a low-to-high chop for a different angle.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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