Cable Reverse Woodchop Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Woodchop with Cable, Cable Chopper
How to: Cable Reverse Woodchop
- Attach a rope or handle to a high pulley on a cable machine.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing side to the machine.
- Grip the handle with both hands, arms extended and rotated across your body.
- Rotate your torso as you pull the cable down and toward your opposite hip, engaging your obliques.
- Control the cable back to the starting position and repeat for desired reps.
Common Mistakes
- Not using proper form, leading to lower back strain.
- Using too much weight, which can compromise stability.
- Rushing through the movement without control.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start and gradually increase.
- Perform the movement without resistance to practice form.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid injury.
- Make sure to rotate through your torso, not just your shoulders.
Cable Reverse Woodchop Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
obliques
waist
twisting
cable