How to Do
How to Do Kettlebell Woodchop With Lateral Leap
Keeping the feet parallel, leap sideways with the leg that is opposite to the kettlebell.
Beginning
Beginning Kettlebell Woodchop
1. Stand with feet together and the kettlebell in the "rack" position, bent arm resting against the trunk and the palm towards the midline to create a triangle. The second side hand is clasped over the other.
Movement
Kettlebell Woodchop Movement
1. Move the upper body in a chopping motion to swing the kettlebell outside of the landing knee.
2. Maintain an inward curve while absorbing the bell.
3. Drive towards the floor and return to the starting position.
Benefits
Kettlebell Woodchop Benefits
Kettlebell woodchop is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, lats, lower back, middle back and triceps.
Exercise Aliases
Lateral Lunge Wood Chop, Lateral Lunge Wood.
