Cable Woodchops (Low to High)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques

Quick Cues

1

Cable from low position

2

Chop diagonally up

3

Rotate through your core

4

Control the return

Equipment Needed

Cable Machine

Set a cable pulley to the lowest position with a handle attached.
Stand sideways to the machine and grip the handle with both hands near your low hip.
Pull the handle diagonally up and across your body toward the opposite shoulder.
Rotate your torso and pivot your feet as you chop upward.
Return to the starting position under control.
Complete all reps on one side, then switch.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions per side.

Common Mistakes

Not driving the rotation from the hips

Pulling with the arms instead of the core

Using too much weight

Pro Tips

Set the cable low and pull diagonally upward across your body

Drive the rotation from your hips and core

Keep your arms relatively straight to maximize core engagement

Your Progress

Variations

High-to-Low Cable Woodchop

Pallof Press

Medicine Ball Rotational Throw