Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop
Description
The resistance band kneeling woodchop is a rotational core move performed kneeling with a band anchored high. The lifter pulls the band diagonally across the body from high to low. The kneeling position locks the lower body so the rotation comes from the core.
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band high above shoulder height.
- Kneel sideways to the anchor with the knee closer to the band on the floor.
- Grab the band with both hands at the high side.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Pull the band diagonally across the body to the low far hip.
- Rotate through the obliques as you chop.
- Squeeze the core at the end range.
- Return to the start with control. Complete reps and switch sides.
Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop Form & Visual
Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop Benefits
- Strong rotational core builder
- Trains the obliques
- Stable kneeling base
- Builds power transfer
- Useful core move
- Strong functional pattern
Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Anterior deltoid
Resistance Band Kneeling Woodchop Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Woodchop
- Half Kneeling Chop
- Standing Woodchop
- Pallof Press
