Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump
Ignite your core and boost explosive power with this high-intensity fusion of lateral jumps and rotational woodchops. Perfect for building agility, coordination, and rock-solid obliques.
The Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump
Setup
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Engage your core and keep your chest upright.
Movement
Starting Position: Reach both arms diagonally upward to one side, as if holding an axe.
The Drive: Explosively jump laterally to the opposite side.
The Swing: As you land, swing your arms down and across your body towards the outside of your landing side, mimicking a woodchopping motion.
Rotation: Focus on pivoting your torso to engage your obliques throughout the swing.
Reset: Immediately prepare to jump back to the starting side or continue the sequence rhythmically.
Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump work?
The Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and quads. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump?
None. The Bodyweight Lateral Woodchop Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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