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Bodyweight Woodchopper

Learn how to perform Bodyweight Woodchopper, a Core exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Stand with feet apart and hands together above one side of your body.

STEP 2

Start phase

Rotate your hips and chest together as you bring both hands diagonally downward.

STEP 3

End phase

Slowly return your hands along the diagonal while controlling torso rotation.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your obliques. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid twisting only your lower back with fixed feet and knees or throwing the load with your arms.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you move diagonally downward and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Let your feet and hips turn with the movement instead of only swinging your hands. Train both directions.

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