Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw
Build core strength & power with the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw! Explosive, full-body exercise.
The Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the back and hip abductors (outer thighs). You'll need: medicine ball.
Required Equipment
Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Choose a medicine ball of suitable weight for your fitness level.
Position yourself roughly an arm's length away from a sturdy wall, with the left side of your body closest to the wall.
Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your body. Engage your core, bend your knees slightly, and shift your weight to your right leg.
Rotate your torso away from the wall to generate momentum. Swiftly turn back towards the wall, transferring your weight to your left leg and using the power from your hips and core to throw the ball against the wall with force.
Catch the ball after it rebounds back to you, and immediately repeat the throwing motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Maintain control of the ball and your body during the entire exercise, keeping your movements fluid and explosive.
Switch sides after completing a set on one side, turn around to face the opposite direction and repeat the exercise to ensure both sides of your body are worked evenly.
Remember to choose a medicine ball weight that allows for control and explosive movement, and progressively increase the weight as you build strength and power. Always perform a proper warm-up before starting any explosive exercises.
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Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw FAQs
What muscles does the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw work?
The Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw mainly works the core, with help from the back and hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw?
Medicine ball.
Is the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Medicine-Ball Wood Chopper Throw variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Medicine-Ball Overhead Catch & Throw, Medicine-Ball Against-Wall Chest Pass, Medicine-Ball Overhead Throw and Medicine-Ball Side-To-Side Slam.
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