Medicine Ball Wood Chops
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Medicine Ball Wood Chops focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Wood Chops with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall and hold a medicine ball with both hands at chest height. Squat down, keeping your chest up, and bring the ball to the outside of one knee.
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Stand and twist your torso as far as possible bringing the ball up and above your opposite shoulder. Return to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Wood Chops safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not round your back at any point during the movement.
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Do not squat down to bring the ball lower. Maintain a consistent knee bend throughout the exercise.
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Do not create movement with your arms. Twist with your abs and obliques.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Wood Chops 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 Medicine Ball Wood Chops, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Medicine Ball Wood Chops, 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.
