Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop

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[@jdmadtokes]

I am 42 a plumber and thank you just did my first qt golds here thanks I feel better already

[@itishpaul5797]

This was very informative and helpful. The way everyone expressed their perspective and preference.. it just got so easy to grasp the knowledge

[@meisdetermined]

Man have they come a long way. Still very informative but they need this intro to a podcast sometime!

[@senthilkumarsugumaran4231]

A combo session - Nice innovative way to present the exercise cues through group discussion.

[@Ryan-by8ui]

That gym looks absolutely amazing

[@enastase8203]

I like the way you guys break down the technique....Keep doing what you are doing because you are great...

[@fatimakamara9564]

i love how ya’ll address the different ways of doing the exercise! great video

[@themailman8038]

One again I had to pauseand press the like button for the awesome intro

[@brainrich1358]

Added these to my oblique workouts. I felt I wasn't doing them 100% correct but still felt a little burn. This video really helped, keep up the good work guys!

[@Cieloazul85]

Always informative. Thank you guys.

[@TeddyEndale]

Thank you, guys! Great video...

[@hail2703]

I didn’t know about these and I started doing them as a variation of wood choppers (hi to lo etc) a few weeks ago and a trainer at my gym was thinking it was strange. Thx u for the confirmation and instruction. These are great!

[@revelmania]

"let me tell you something right now" -famous words from the sal

[@vrec777]

Good video. Like how someone brings up another way of doing it and you didn’t immediately bash it.

[@abraxas8569]

love this video. geeets from germany

[@iamtrillahd]

I find this more effect if you step back while doing them - so the cable doesn't come across your body but is more so in front of you the whole time. It really hits my obliques

[@eddiegrant58]

me too for sure

[@5iv3head]

how did i not know about this channel - subbed :)

[@timothybullard9612]

Good video, perfect. 💪💪💪💪

[@joeycooper6223]

Hell yeah !! The V !!

[@mtstans]

Thanks

[@STBRetired1]

I can see doing it both ways. Stationary hips to work the obliques and moving hips to simulate throwing the shotput and discus.

[@nickmeredith002]

I find that the actual holding of the handle and movement works my shoulders more than my obliques.

[@m0em0ney126]

More midsection vids thanks bro. I heard the standard crunches aren't as good as other core workouts.

[@iamtrillahd]

They are all wearing chucks lol. Found that funny.

[@oneononeenglishschool2920]

I have done that for almost two years and there's been a huge change in my body. I have lost 52#, and that was the main workout that helped me lose fat... I was huge and I know I still have a long way to go.

[@shanenorberg]

would you keep a slight bend in the knees or have your knees locked ?

[@lucyjo4448]

Back to the Future 😀

[@h.a.manning1014]

Was wondering how to do these.

[@criostoirashtin11]

try this with the rope attachment, keeps arms straighter

[@mansnotbot4160]

Do you need to switch sides? Sets with the right hand pulling, and then sets with the left pulling?

[@dawnyry]

This is literally my favorite exercise at the gym! i have amazing Z lines LOL

[@sumdude23]

How heavy do you recommend going?

[@jonwick5824]

So if one is to simply build the obliques then the full pivot/turn isn't necessary correct?

[@MrUjum]

Great videos guys! Can I ask, there is a dumbbell or no cable version for this exercise? In my gym there isn't a "mid height" cable (there's a high cable, or low cable). Or other oblique exercise that could be easily loaded with resistance? Thanks guys anyways! Keep up the good videos :)

[@sagarakre2839]

Yes, lunge & Reach is a great replacement for free weights. sheerbalance.com/p90x-in-90-seconds-core-synergistics-workout-video/ (skip to 30second mark)

[@SlaterMGFX]

Try bands if they have those to simulate the cable.

[@Leartoearn]

Can you use bands at home instead of a machine?

[@user-ki5fc1hn3p]

I do this with dummbells.

[@itgetter9]

Hey Mindpump: Will you teach us the woodchop with the kettlebell? Thanks!

[@ren96706]

doing it with a kettlebell wont be affective cuz the gravity on the weight is moving down :/

[@queeno5981]

I’m 55 and 140 pd 5”4 can’t get that middle section to cooperate lol but your video I’m about to go hard love it will send mi result soon also will share this video

[@likeitis5662]

Calves are needed

[@Azcardcollect]

Hey Guys! Is it okay to add this in to my Trigger Sessions? As an extra after the 10min workout??

[@garryleach8517]

I remember years ago some guy came up to me in the gym telling me not to use weights when targetting the oblique muscles funny thing was he had about a 46 inch waist.

[@bblazeff1]

Only problem I have with this video was the ad, it was for Dominos pizza 😝 great info otherwise. Thanks

[@supernothing77]

I use a medicine ball sometimes

[@ambarponti9223]

Ba-lony. I agree.

[@ambarponti9223]

I’ll wear my Converse today too! Yay!!

[@maxsweater2627]

Simple video made complicated

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

Based on the orientation of the fibers of the obliques, you'll probably get more activation of the muscle and stronger contraction, if the hands started above your head. Take a look at this anatomy video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qonEZYhrpN-nqck

[@Leo-jd9rb]

Hi, would you recommend doing these on every height of the cable machine to target different areas of the midsection? Also, if you stand facing the opposite side of the machine, would this target the back? Finally, I was told this exercise is not good for women as it will build the mid section, do you agree?

[@MindPumpTV]

prleo28 yes . False about woman

[@sean1316]

do high to low or low to high. I can never feel my obliques and don't know why. always feels like I'm doing an anti rotation exercise

[@criostoirashtin11]

if you don't rotate the torso, you are

[@ksr3869]

I took a wood and chopped my oblige

[@trickhotspot9452]

3 guys standing around and having a fuckin mother’s meeting!!

[@UmeshBx]

How many reps would you recommend for this? 10 or higher?

[@MindPumpTV]

2-3 reps before your form breaks down. Isolate the midsection.

[@UmeshBx]

@@MindPumpTV Thanks!

[@BanTiger]

how often should i do this per week?

[@yungsmorc6462]

As many times as you do your split/routine is a good rule of thumb:)

[@naveenlife7721]

I am getting lower back pain why

[@yungsmorc6462]

@@naveenlife7721 stand without the weight taken out and get into a normal well postured stance then take a step away from the weight. Try to stay in the same natural position through movement

[@robertvictory8391]

I've been trying to do all three bottom to top, top to bottom, an the side wood chop. Is it necessary to do all three?

[@ninjamaster3453]

Side to side is all that's needed. The others activate abs more but riskier for the spine.

[@sulezraz]

0:40

[@nomorelies86]

I tried this, only got burns in my shoulders and arms. Does anyone have an idea what i might have down wrong?

[@hunterxlt11]

nomorelies86 try to feel obliques streching

[@Game7Mode]

Don't move your arms focus on the contraction in your core

[@sancamilobad]

Do it like you are doing the swing to hit a golf ball, or the swing when you try to make a hit in baseball. Arms in the same position, the only part that moves is your torso and maybe your legs or ankles a bit to complete the swing. Try that approach and you will feel it much less in your arms and shoulders.

[@larryjohnson5273]

Lol, this video was definitely demonetized because of that background music

[@AdamJCastro]

Sal's Biceps look fuckin HUGE in this Video hahaha

[@shanestewart9797]

Gotta be the occlusion training

[@batuhanozhan2742]

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[@DHEspana]

Starts at 1:18

[@dakotahrivers6640]

Looks like they forgot to work out calves

[@fardle]

I used to get a great feed back from doing these exercises then when I improved with only modest weight increase really screwed my knees. Apparently the’re not designed for side stress. Took six months to come right. Don’t go there.

[@charliehancock8867]

Does anyone else get really bad rib cramps from doing this? Does that mean I’m doing it wrong?

[@YamaReal]

Y does he look tiny compared to them 😂

[@welshdragon2008]

The biggest problem with this exercise is that the arms and shoulders take over. Leaving nothing being done to the obliques.

[@MindPumpTV]

welshdragon2008 That's why it's so important to rotate at the body. Also consider that it's beneficial to connect the arms and shoulders with rotation..especially for sports.

[@welshdragon2008]

Thank you for your comment! I think your point is the point im making : )) Its Not easy to connect the arms and shoulders with the rotation. I personally find myself leading, with my arms (and shoulders) in order to pull the weight. As apposed to moving the weight with my body (torso).

[@plastikauschina918]

welshdragon2008 Then you probably should try using less weight and focus more on that mind-muscle connection/ technique

[@stephaniepettersen7064]

Stationery feet is not for the average joe tho, a lot more torsion through the spine, for some one with a weaker musculature or someone with lower back pain will be better pivoting on the foot, in the end we are all athletes. Is not just an athletic move by doing this way is basic human movement

[@BC-gs1nm]

what concerns me about these is the twisting. after a low back surgery 15 years ago, doctors and PTs all said never twist doing anything. Maybe people with no low back issues or you folks in your 20s are ok but this seems risky to me.

[@fuckjewtube69]

When doctors tell you not to do stuff like that its mostly nonesense. You want to strengthen the muscles to "hold" your bones in better. What good is it gonna do you if you have back problems to let your back muscles get weak think about it.

[@1o1carolina53]

Gay music