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Cable woodchop GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 3.37 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a cable woodchop

  1. Attach a handle to a high pulley and stand side on to the stack, feet wider than shoulder width.
  2. Grip the handle with both hands above the shoulder nearest the stack.
  3. Pull the handle diagonally down across your body to outside your far knee.
  4. Rotate your torso and pivot your back foot, keeping your arms straight.
  5. Return slowly along the same path.

Form tips

  • Keep core engaged throughout the entire movement
  • Pivot on back foot to allow proper hip rotation
  • Move from your core rather than just your arms
  • Maintain straight back posture throughout the exercise
  • Control both the pulling and returning phases

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