How to do Dumbbell Woodchopper (Right)

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Difficulty: Medium

Impact Level: Normal

Target Body Parts: abs, upper back, lower back, shoulders, quadriceps

Instructions

Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, toes pointing slightly out. Hold one dumbbell in both hands with straight arms. Pivot on your toes, bend at the waist and twist down to your right until the dumbbell is just outside of your right shin. Stand up, rotating your arms diagonally forward and up, pivoting to your left, until the dumbbell is held high above and outside of your left shoulder Your chest should be up and open throughout. Eyes should follow the dumbbell.

How to make Dumbbell Woodchopper (Right) easier

Perform the exercise without a dumbbell.

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