Sitting Woodchopper on Stability Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Seated Woodchopper
How to: Sitting Woodchopper on Stability Ball
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold weights with both hands above one shoulder.
- Engage your core and twist your torso to bring the weights down across your body to the opposite hip.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not engaging the core fully.
- Incorrect alignment of the back during the exercise.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weights until comfortable.
- Reduce the range of motion if needed.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to stabilize.
- Avoid arching your back; keep it straight.
- Control the movement and avoid rushing.
Sitting Woodchopper on Stability Ball Alternatives
Tags
obliques
core
stability ball
strength
waist
intermediate