Strength · Recomp guide

Standing Cable Wood Chop

The standing cable wood chop is a beginner strength exercise for your abs, using cable.

Main muscles
Abs
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Standing Cable Wood Chop, starting position
Start
Standing Cable Wood Chop, end position
Finish

Setup

Set a cable high with a handle. Stand side-on to the machine, feet wider than hips, holding the handle with both hands.

How to do it

  1. Brace your core.
  2. Pull the handle down and across your body to the opposite hip.
  3. Turn your hips and pivot your back foot.
  4. Return slowly to the start.

Coaching cues

  • Arms stay long.
  • Power from your trunk.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling only with your arms.
  • Twisting the lower back without turning the hips.

Alternatives to the standing cable wood chop

Crunches Body weight Reverse Crunch Body weight Ab Roller Other Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends Cable Cable Judo Flip Cable Cable Reverse Crunch Cable