Kneeling Woodchopper
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abs
Kneeling Woodchopper focuses on Obliques, Abs, with Lats working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Kneeling Woodchopper with proper form and technique.
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Kneel on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor, facing a cable machine with the cable set high.
- 2
Grasp the cable handle with both hands, extending your arms up and away from your body.
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Pull the handle diagonally down and across your body towards your opposite hip, rotating your torso as you pull.
- 4
Control the resistance as you slowly return the handle to the starting position, allowing your torso to rotate back and your arms to extend.
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Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch your kneeling position and repeat the movement on the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Kneeling Woodchopper primarily targets Obliques, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Kneeling Woodchopper, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Kneeling Woodchopper, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
