Sitting Woodchopper on a Chair Exercise Guide
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
How to: Sitting Woodchopper on a Chair
- Sit upright on a chair with your feet flat on the ground.
- Hold your hands together and rotate your torso to one side, as if chopping wood.
- Engage your core as you twist, bringing your hands across your body.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 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
Tags
core
strength
obliques
waist
stability
chair