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Pulley Wood Chop High Low

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Pulley Wood Chop High Low Overview

The pulley Wood chop high low workout primarily targets the obliques, which are the muscles on the sides of the abdomen.

In this workout, the pulley is used to perform wood chop exercises, where the cable is pulled diagonally across the body.

While the workout also engages secondary muscles, the focus remains on the obliques, making it an effective exercise for core strength and stability.

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Pulley Wood Chop High Low Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the pulley machine.
  2. Hold the handle of the pulley with both hands, palms facing down, and arms fully extended in front of you.
  3. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you pull the handle diagonally across your body and above your opposite shoulder.
  4. Rotate your torso and pivot your back foot as you perform the chopping motion.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position by reversing the chopping motion, keeping control of the handle at all times.
  6. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Pulley Wood Chop High Low Tips

  1. Start with a weight that challenges your obliques but allows for proper form.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged.
  3. Hold the pulley handle with both hands, arms extended diagonally across your body.
  4. Engage your obliques as you pull the handle down and across your body in a chopping motion.
  5. Keep your core stable and avoid using momentum by controlling the movement throughout.
  6. Exhale as you chop down and inhale as you return to the starting position.

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