Cable Reverse Woodchop Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Reverse Woodchop

  1. Attach a rope or handle to a high pulley on a cable machine.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing side to the machine.
  3. Grip the handle with both hands, arms extended and rotated across your body.
  4. Rotate your torso as you pull the cable down and toward your opposite hip, engaging your obliques.
  5. 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.

Tags

core
strength
obliques
waist
twisting
cable

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