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How to do Dumbbell woodchop

Dumbbell woodchop works the Obliques, shoulders, legs with dumbbells. Key cue: “Rotate as you lift from low on one side to high on the other”

AbsFull bodyMediumDumbbellsQuietOne side at a time

Steps

  1. Hold one dumbbell with both hands, feet shoulder-width apart
  2. Rotate and squat, lowering the dumbbell outside your left hip
  3. Rotate back as you stand, lifting the dumbbell up and to the right
  4. Finish one side, then switch

How many: 8–10 reps per side

Muscles worked

Obliques, shoulders, legs

Common mistakes

Easier or harder

EasierUse a lighter weight and go slowly
HarderSquat deeper

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