Wood Choppers

Nothing beats chopping imaginary wood! This is a great movement to engage the core and shoulders.

โœ… The Set-up
- Stand with feet under shoulders.
- Hold one weight in both hands at the front of the body hip level,

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ The Action
- Pivot hips towards the left side of your body with the right heel coming up off the ground.
- Lean downward towards the left side of the body with chest over your weight.
- Extend the hips and jump weight upwards and overhead towards the right side of the body.
- Lock arms out and transfer weight from the left foot to the right foot as the left heel comes off of the ground.

โœ… The Finish
- Standing with legs in a split stance, body leaning towards one direction with weight held up overhead.

๐Ÿงข Coaching Tips! Keep legs mostly straight but with soft knees to get the most out of your legs.

Wood Choppers

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Wood Choppers

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