Woodchop

CoreArmsLegsDifficulty 2/5Standing

How to do it

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width and join your hands above one shoulder.
Sweep your hands diagonally toward the opposite knee as you rotate your torso, then return and switch sides.

Your core and the sides of your waist powering each chop, with your legs and shoulders joining in.

Demonstration and technique cues from the Military Calisthenics app. Difficulty is the app's content rating.

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For men Difficulty 2/5

Legs / Core / Arms

For men Difficulty 2/5

Core / Arms / Legs

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