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Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper

Sculpt your core with the Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper! Rotate & strengthen for a defined midsection. Control & stability are key!

The Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the back. You'll need: single handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

How to do the Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper

Cable Single Arm High to Low Woodchopper

  1. Setup:

    • Adjust the cable pulley to the highest position.

    • Attach a single handle to the cable.

  2. Positioning:

    • Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Grab the handle with your right hand, using a neutral grip (your palm facing inward).

    • Step away from the machine so there’s tension in the cable.

    • Slightly bend your knees and engage your core for stability.

  3. Starting Position:

    • Pull the handle down near your right shoulder.

    • Keep your left hand on your hip or extended out for balance.

  4. Movement:

    • Initiate the movement by pivoting your hips and turning your torso to the left while pulling the handle diagonally across your body.

    • As you pull, extend your right arm fully, keeping a slight bend in your elbow at the end.

    • Ensure that the movement is controlled and fluid, engaging your core and obliques.

  5. Ending Position:

    • Finish with the handle near your left hip, maintaining a strong core and straight posture.

    • Hold for a brief moment at the bottom to engage your muscles.

  6. Return:

    • Slowly reverse the movement, bringing the handle back to the starting position near your right shoulder.

    • Ensure that you maintain control of the movement without letting the weight snap back.

  7. Repetitions:

    • Perform 10-15 repetitions on one side, then switch to the left side and repeat the steps.

Tips:

  • Maintain a slow and controlled motion throughout the exercise.

  • Focus on using your core and not just your arms to perform the movement.

  • Adjust the weight on the cable machine according to your fitness level.

Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper work?

The Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper?

Single handle attachment or cable machine.

Is the Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What are some Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable High-Low Woodchopper, Cable Oblique Twist, Cable Reverse Woodchop and Cable Single-Leg Reverse Tuck Crunch.

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