Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat
This movement combines a squat with a wood chop rotation, making your abdominal muscles work hard in both rotational and anti-rotational roles.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell with both hands on the right side of your body near your hip. Brace your core.
- 02
Lower into a squat, keeping your back neutral and your knees tracking over your toes. Move the dumbbell under control to the outside of your right hip.
- 03
Stand up and rotate your upper body to the left as you move the dumbbell diagonally upward above your left shoulder. Squeeze your abs forcefully and keep your hips as still as possible.
- 04
Lower the dumbbell under control back down to the right side as you return to the squat, and repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell Wood Chop Squat is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your arms straight and allow your thoracic spine to rotate under control. Do not twist through your lower back. Keep your weight on your heels and your knees pushed outward throughout the squat.
This movement combines a squat with a wood chop rotation, making your abdominal muscles work hard in both rotational and anti-rotational roles.
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