Exercise library
Core
Cable Woodchopper
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Also works
- Shoulders, Back
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Set a cable high and stand side-on, gripping the handle with both hands. Pull it down and across your body toward the opposite hip, rotating through your trunk with mostly straight arms. Return under control and complete the set before switching sides.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Cable CrunchCableCore
- Cable Pallof PressCableCore
- Cable Side BendCableCore
- Ab Wheel RolloutOtherCore
- Band Pallof PressBandCore
- Bicycle CrunchBodyweightCore
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: