How to Do
How to Do Resistance Band Woodchop Reverse Exercise on Core Board
Each resistance band woodchop reverse exercise on the core board should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this resistance band woodchop reverse exercise on the core board.
Beginning
Beginning Woodchop Reverse Exercise
1. Slowly pull the handle downward and diagonally across your body until it reaches the opposite thigh. Throughout the pull, rotate the entire torso and keep the arms fully extended.
2. Hold for one or two counts.
3. Reverse the movement, returning the cable handle to its starting position.
Movement
Woodchop Reverse Exercise Movement
1. Start by attaching the band to the core board.
2. Perform a woodchop by bringing the band across your body in a diagonal straight line. It should finish at the 2 o'clock position.
3. While you perform the woodchop, simultaneously twist your hips and slightly bend your knees.
Benefits
Woodchop Reverse Exercise Benefits
The transverse abdominis and oblique muscles are targeted by the cable woodchop. These are the muscles that allow you to twist at the waist and swing a bat or racket with your entire body weight rather than just your arms. The woodchop also works your back, shoulders, and legs muscles.
Exercise Aliases
Exercise With Resistance Bands, Core Board Exercises.