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obliques·core

Cable woodchop

Rotational core power move — pull cable diagonally across the body.

Real movement reference — Free Exercise DB (CC0).

Highlighted: primary muscle (bright), supporting muscles (light).

Difficulty

3/5

cable machinerope attachment

Secondary muscles

core
shoulders
glutes

Form cues

1Rotate from hips and core, not arms
2Keep arms straight
3Switch sides each set

Common mistakes

Bending elbows excessively
Rotating only at shoulders

Contraindications

Skip or modify this move if you have:

Lower back injury

Cable woodchop · Volya