How to Do
How to Do Cable Diagonal Woodchops, Knee Start
The cable diagonal woodchops knee start should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the cable diagonal woodchops knee start.
Beginning
Beginning Cable Diagonal Woodchops
Position client kneeling in staggered stance, facing and reaching toward the resistance.
Movement
Cable Diagonal Woodchops Movement
1. Generating all motion from the trunk, stand and rotate away from the resistance bringing the arms up and out in a diagonal fashion.
2. Internally rotate and "triple extend" the leg nearest the resistance (not pictured), for a more complete range of motion.
3. Return under control, and repeat.
Benefits
Cable Diagonal Woodchops Benefits
The transverse abdominis and oblique muscles are targeted by the cable woodchop. These muscles allow you to rotate at the waist and hit a bat or racket with your entire body weight rather than simply your arms. The woodchop also works your back, shoulders, and legs muscles.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do a Diagonal Exercise, Kneeling Diagonal Routine, Diagonal Exercises.
