How to do cable woodchopper

Coach's Tips

This exercise enhances overall body strength through movements engaging upward, downward, leftward, and rightward directions. It's essential to maintain a tight core to avoid any injuries while moving your arms.

Start Position

1. Stand with your feet aligned with your shoulders and grip cable handles with each hand positioned at your sides.

2. Slightly bend your knees and hinge at your hips to lean slightly forward. This marks your starting position.

Proper Form

1. With knees slightly bent, rapidly extend your hips while driving your arms upwards and outwards, simulating a woodchop motion.

2. Keep a slight bend in elbows as you extend arms, rotating hands so palms face downward.

3. At the movement's peak, your arms should form a Y-shape, with your body in a half-squat stance.

4. Reverse the sequence to return to starting position.

Breathing Technique

1. Breathe in as you lower your arms and breathe out as you propel them upwards and outwards.

Precautions

1. Engage your core muscles and maintain a straight back throughout the movement.

2. Control your movements, ensuring the cable's weight does not pull your arms downward.

3. Avoid locking elbows at the peak of the movement.