MOVEMENT GUIDE / CABLE MACHINE
Cable wood chop
Stand athletic, rotate through the upper trunk and hips together, and return slowly.
Target muscles
Obliques and trunk rotators; hips assist
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Stand athletic, rotate through the upper trunk and hips together, and return slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Yanking with arms while pelvis stays locked.
Alternative
Pallof press
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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