How To Perform Wood Chops for Fitness and Weight Loss Wood Chops-The Most Functional Multi-Joint, MultiMuscle Compound Exercise Wood Chops are a dynamic movement benefiting balance, control, cardiovascular increase, core and total body strength in weight loss in las vegas nevada . Starting Progression-Performing Center Chops Standard Wood Chops - Step One: Start with ONE good heavy dumbbell or object that you can easily grasp with both hands. With a widefooted stance, swing the weight up overhead but not back or behind you. Fully extend upward, decelerate your momentum by halting smoothly at the top of the Wood Chops movement.
The next movement in this standard sequence is to lower the weight down low between the legs while keeping the chest up, eyes level with the horizon and SQUAT as though you are reaching the hips back to sit down. Maintain a good arch in the low back. Repetitions will be determined by individual capacity but one should start light to increase weight and reps progression over time. Note: the wider the Wood Chops stance the greater the turnout from the ankle for the foot position.
To begin performing single-sided Wood Chops, first assume a wide-footed stance. Start with a two-handed grip, resting the weight on one shoulder with feet facing forward and a slight fixed flex in the knees. You should feel a good stretch on one side of the hips, waist, back and shoulder in this preparatory position. Liken the side Wood Chops to swinging a baseball bat as you lengthen the arms while traveling a diagonal path down and across the body just past the opposite hip. With a smooth side swing just past the outside of the thigh, decelerate the movement at this point of end range automatically engaging the abdominal and pelvic core. Side chops are dynamic total core body movement!
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