How to Do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper is a core exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper

  1. 01Assume a half-kneeling position with the left knee down and the right foot forward, holding a dumbbell with both hands.
  2. 02Hold the dumbbell near the left hip with the arms slightly extended.
  3. 03Rotate the torso to pull the dumbbell diagonally across the body and up over the right shoulder.
  4. 04Follow the dumbbell with the eyes to ensure full trunk rotation during the ascent.
  5. 05Return the weight to the left hip under control, maintaining a tall spine throughout.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the hips squared forward to ensure the rotation occurs at the thoracic spine rather than the pelvis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper work?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper correctly?

Assume a half-kneeling position with the left knee down and the right foot forward, holding a dumbbell with both hands. Hold the dumbbell near the left hip with the arms slightly extended. Rotate the torso to pull the dumbbell diagonally across the body and up over the right shoulder. Follow the dumbbell with the eyes to ensure full trunk rotation during the ascent. Return the weight to the left hip under control, maintaining a tall spine throughout.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper?

Keep the hips squared forward to ensure the rotation occurs at the thoracic spine rather than the pelvis.

Is Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Wood Chopper uses dumbbell.

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