Cable Woodchoppers

Set cable pulley slightly lower than chest height. Keep body facing forward with hips stable. Grab the pulley handle, fully extend your arms and bring your arms forward and across your body. Hold for 1 second at the end of the movement and slowly return to starting position.

Exercise Profile

Category
Isolation
Primary Muscle
Obliques
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner

Recommended Sets & Reps

beginner
3 sets of 10-12 reps
intermediate
4 sets of 8-10 reps
advanced
4 sets of 6-8 reps

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cable Woodchoppers work?

Cable Woodchoppers primarily targets the obliques.

What equipment do I need for Cable Woodchoppers?

Cable Woodchoppers requires bodyweight. No gym equipment needed.

Is Cable Woodchoppers good for beginners?

Cable Woodchoppers is rated beginner difficulty. It is suitable for beginners.

Is Cable Woodchoppers a compound or isolation exercise?

Cable Woodchoppers is a isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single joint and muscle group.