How to Do Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper

Dumbbell 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 Kneeling Wood Chopper

  1. 01Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot forward.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell with both hands near the right hip with the arms extended.
  3. 03Rotate the torso to pull the dumbbell diagonally up across the body to the left shoulder.
  4. 04Exhale during the upward diagonal phase and engage the obliques.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbell back to the right hip along the same diagonal path.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell 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

Follow the dumbbell with your eyes to ensure the thoracic spine and neck rotate in unison.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper work?

Dumbbell 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 Kneeling Wood Chopper correctly?

Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot forward. Hold a dumbbell with both hands near the right hip with the arms extended. Rotate the torso to pull the dumbbell diagonally up across the body to the left shoulder. Exhale during the upward diagonal phase and engage the obliques. Lower the dumbbell back to the right hip along the same diagonal path.

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

Follow the dumbbell with your eyes to ensure the thoracic spine and neck rotate in unison.

Is Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper?

Dumbbell Kneeling Wood Chopper uses dumbbell.

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