CoreBodyweightBeginner
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.
