Kneeling Woodchopper
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Kneeling Woodchopper focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Shoulders 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 the floor with one knee up and the other knee down, holding a weight with both hands.
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Position the weight outside the hip of your raised leg, keeping your arms mostly extended.
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Engage your core and rotate your torso, sweeping the weight diagonally upwards and across your body towards the opposite shoulder.
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Control the movement as you reverse the motion, bringing the weight back down diagonally to the starting position.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching your kneeling position and repeating on the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Kneeling Woodchopper primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders . 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.
