WEIGHTSCore Cable
How to Do Cable Woodchop
Set cable high, stand sideways. Pull the handle down and across the body in a chopping arc — rotate from the hips, not just the arms. Control the return. Complete all reps one side, then switch.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Cable Woodchop form
1
Setup
Set cable high, stand sideways
2
Movement
Pull the handle down and across the body in a chopping arc — rotate from the hips, not just the arms. Control the return
3
Lockout
Complete all reps one side, then switch
Coaching Cues
✓Rotate from the hips and thoracic spine — the arms are levers, not the engine
✓Control the return — the eccentric (return phase) builds more strength than the pull
✓Keep the movement pattern the same speed both ways: no yanking, no dropping
Muscles Worked
Primary: Core
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