Abs exercise

Cable Woodchoppers

How to do the Cable Woodchoppers with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and reach up with your free hand to grab the same handle. With arms fully extended, pull the handle down and across your body to your front knee while rotating your torso. Pivot your back foot and bend your knees. Return to the start…
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Illustration showing the Cable Woodchoppers
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Hilo pulley cable Hilo pulley cable
Technique

How to do the Cable Woodchoppers

  1. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and reach up with your free hand to grab the same handle.
  2. 2 With arms fully extended, pull the handle down and across your body to your front knee while rotating your torso.
  3. 3 Pivot your back foot and bend your knees.
  4. 4 Return to the start position slowly under control.