The cable wood chop is a cable machine exercise targeting the obliques and core. It simulates a chopping motion across the body, developing rotational strength and power in the core and shoulders.
Andning: Exhale as you pull the handle down across your body, and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Primära: obliques. Sekundära: abs, shoulders, upper legs.
Komma i bättre form
3 sets × 10–12 reps per side, rest 60 s
Gå ner i vikt
3 sets × 12–15 reps per side, rest 45–60 s
Bygga muskler
3–4 sets × 8–12 reps per side, rest 60–90 s
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Börja gratis →No, you should feel the work primarily in your obliques and core. If your lower back hurts, lower the weight and focus on rotating your torso rather than twisting your spine.
2 to 3 times per week is plenty for most beginners, allowing adequate recovery between sessions.
Yes, you can use a resistance band anchored securely or a dumbbell to perform a similar chopping motion.