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Low-to-high cable chop

A isolation exercise for the obliques, with help from the abs, front delts. Equipment: cable machine.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: A low pulley beside you, handle in both hands.
  2. Pull it up and across to above the far shoulder
  3. Turn from the hips, arms long

Muscles worked

Low-to-high cable chop: 3D figure mid-rep with the obliques highlighted

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