Exercise Lab

Dynamic Lateral Wood Chop

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Equipment

  • Cable 360 - Functional Trainer

Muscle Groups

  • Full Body

Purposes

  • Hip and trunk rotational strength and power.
  • Leg strength.

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Description

  • Standing with good posture, grip the handle with both hands.
  • Squat with arms extended in front of you.
  • Stand up and laterally rotate your torso to your right side and extend your arms over your right shoulder.
  • Squat and repeat lateral torso rotation and cable extension to your left side.

ProTip

  • Make sure you pivot your rear foot to allow for a full hip and torso rotation.

Mistakes

  • Pulling the cable without rotating the trunk.