Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cable Woodchop, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Obliques |
| Also | Rectus abdominis, Transverse abdominis |
Setup
Pivot the back foot and rotate through the torso, not just the shoulders.
How to do it well
- Set the pulley high on one side
- Rotate and pull diagonally across the body
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Using the arms instead of rotating the trunk
- Rushing the movement
Free programs with Cable Woodchop
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.