Cable Woodchop
Step-by-step technique for Cable Woodchop, an exercise for obliques using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand side-on to a cable pulley and grip the handle with both hands.
- Pull the handle diagonally across your body.
- Rotate from your core, not just your arms.
- Return under control and switch sides.
Coach tip: Turn through your core and let your hips follow.
Muscles worked
Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Upper Abs
Cable Woodchop is a strength exercise that loads the obliques using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary
- Upper Abs
- Equipment
- Cable
- Type
- Strength