Cable High To Low Woodchopper
Learn how to perform Cable High To Low Woodchopper, a Core exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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Setup
Stand sideways to a high pulley and hold the handle with both hands above one shoulder.
Start phase
Pivot your feet and hips together as you pull the handle diagonally toward the opposite hip.
End phase
Slowly return your hands along the diagonal while controlling torso rotation.
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your obliques. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
Common mistakes
Avoid twisting only your lower back with fixed feet and knees or throwing the load with your arms.
Breathing
Exhale as you move diagonally downward and inhale as you return.
Coach tip
Rotate your chest and hips together instead of twisting only through your lower back, then switch sides.
