How to do it

1Anchor the band high to one side and hold it with both hands, arms almost straight.

2Stand side-on to the anchor with your feet wide and knees soft.

3Pull the band down and across your body to the opposite hip, turning your torso.

4Return slowly, then switch sides after the set.

Coach's tips

Turn through your torso and keep your arms almost straight. Your hips turn only a little.

Main muscle

Supporting

Beginner

Band woodchop

Pulling a band from high on one side down across your body, for the core and obliques.

1Anchor the band high to one side and hold it with both hands, arms almost straight.
2Stand side-on to the anchor with your feet wide and knees soft.
3Pull the band down and across your body to the opposite hip, turning your torso.
4Return slowly, then switch sides after the set.

Turn through your torso and keep your arms almost straight. Your hips turn only a little.

Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.

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