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    Sitting Woodchopper on a Chair Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Obliques
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Waist
    Primary Muscle
    Obliques
    Secondary Muscles
    Rectus Abdominis, Latissimus Dorsi
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    4.8
    Alternate Names
    Seated Woodchopper

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Sitting Woodchopper on a Chair

    1. Sit upright on a chair with your feet flat on the ground.
    2. Hold your hands together and rotate your torso to one side, as if chopping wood.
    3. Engage your core as you twist, bringing your hands across your body.
    4. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
    5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Not keeping the back straight during the twist.
    • Using too much momentum instead of controlled motion.
    • Forgetting to engage the core muscles.

    Modifications

    • Perform the exercise without weights to reduce difficulty.
    • Use a resistance band for added support.

    Tips

    • Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
    • Move your arms in a controlled manner rather than using momentum.
    • Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground.

    Sitting Woodchopper on a Chair Alternatives

    Sitting Side Bend on a chair

    Sitting Side Bend on a chair

    Body Part: Waist

    Sitting Russian Twist on a Chair

    Sitting Russian Twist on a Chair

    Body Part: Waist

    Sitting Woodchopper on Stability Ball

    Sitting Woodchopper on Stability Ball

    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    core
    strength
    obliques
    waist
    stability
    chair

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