Hollow vs Cable Woodchopper
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hollow more often — 426 sessions vs 184. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hollow and Cable Woodchopper and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hollow vs Cable Woodchopper: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hollow more often — 426 sessions compared to 184 for Cable Woodchopper.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hollow and Cable Woodchopper differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hollow and Cable Woodchopper Differ
| What differs | Hollow | Cable Woodchopper |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 426 sessions | 184 sessions |
How to Do Hollow
Hollow Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body while keeping your feet off the ground.
- 2. Hold while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- In the holding position, only your hips should be touching the ground.
For a full Hollow guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hollow exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Woodchopper
Cable Woodchopper Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Pull diagonally downwards as if chopping a tree from top to bottom.
- 2. Rotate the pelvis and upper body together, and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Don't just twist your waist; rotate with your core and hips.
- 2. Proceed with a manageable weight that you can control without momentum.
For a full Cable Woodchopper guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Woodchopper exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hollow or Cable Woodchopper?
Planfit users log Hollow more often — 426 sessions against 184 for Cable Woodchopper. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Hollow and Cable Woodchopper need?
Hollow needs bodyweight only, and Cable Woodchopper needs a machine.
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