TRX Woodchopper
Strengthen your core and improve rotational power with the TRX Woodchopper! A full-body move for stability and strength.
The TRX Woodchopper is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the back. You'll need: cable handle attachment or cable machine or suspension trainer.
Required Equipment
TRX Woodchopper Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
TRX Woodchopper Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Woodchopper
Attach the suspension trainer or cable machine handle to a high anchor point.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grab the handle with both hands. Your side should be facing the anchor point; the starting position should have your arms fully extended and the cable or strap taut.
Keeping your arms straight, rotate your torso forcefully, pulling the handle diagonally down across your body to your opposite hip. Pivot on your back foot and engage your core throughout the movement for stability.
Control the handle back to the starting position, resisting the tendency for the cable or strap to quickly recoil.
Focus on the rotation coming from your torso rather than just moving your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of reps, maintaining a strong and stable posture throughout. Ensure to complete the exercise on both sides to maintain balance in your muscle strength and development.
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TRX Woodchopper FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Woodchopper work?
The TRX Woodchopper mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Woodchopper?
Cable handle attachment or cable machine or suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Woodchopper a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some TRX Woodchopper variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Half Kneeling Chop, Bodyweight Woodchopper, Cable High-Low Woodchopper and Cable Reverse Woodchop.
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