How to do High to Low Woodchoppers
When you are working on six-pack abs, it is important not to forget your obliques. These are the abdominal muscles on your sides and tightening and toning these muscles can help you get rid of love handles and create a truly firm core. High to low woodchoppers are a great way to place a little extra emphasis on these muscles, which are often trained using twisting crunches and side to side air bikes. With high to low woodchoppers, you can incorporate weights into your abdominal routine for even more dramatic results.
Instructions
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How to do High to Low Wood Choppers
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Place the cable in the top position. This should place the cable around the level of the top of your head or maybe a little higher. Make sure that the cable is secure and will not slip when you pull on it.
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Stand with your body perpendicular to the machine. Your side should be closest to the cable. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.
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Grab the cable's handle with both hands. This will require you to reach one arm across your body. It will be the same position that you would have for beginning to chop wood with an ax.
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Pull the cable across your body to the level of your waist. Use only your torso to complete the exercise. If you have to bend over to move the weights, then you are lifting too much weight.
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Repeat this exercise an equal number of times on each side of your body. Since this is a sculpting exercise, you should do a relatively higher number of repetitions while using a relatively lower amount of weight. You can do three sets of at least 20 repetitions or increase the "reps" to as many as 40 or 100 if you wish.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult a physician if you feel any shoulder, back or neck pain when you do this exercise. You may need to work with a trainer to develop a version that is perfect for you.
