Medicine Ball Single Leg Wood Chop Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Leg Wood Chop with Medicine Ball
How to: Medicine Ball Single Leg Wood Chop
- Stand on one leg holding a medicine ball with both hands.
- Rotate your torso and chop the ball from an overhead position down to the opposite side.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
- Switch legs after a set number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Not engaging the core.
- Overextending the arms, leading to shoulder strain.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a lighter medicine ball.
- Use a support surface to assist balance, such as a wall or chair.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement for better stability.
- Ensure proper alignment of your hips and shoulders during the chop.
- Control the motion rather than using momentum.
Medicine Ball Single Leg Wood Chop Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
balance
strength
intermediate
aerobic