Exercise: Resistance Band High-to-Low Woodchopper
How: Anchor the Band: Secure your resistance band or door anchor high up at or slightly above head height (on a sturdy rack, pull-up bar, or a properly locked door).
• Stance and Position: Stand sideways to the anchor point with your feet about shoulder-width apart and a soft bend in both knees. Step out far enough to create slight tension on the band at the start.
• Grip: Grasp the band or handle with both hands near the shoulder or ear farthest from the anchor point, keeping your elbows softly bent and wrists straight.
• Brace the Core: Engage your abdominal muscles and stack your ribcage directly over your pelvis before you move.
• Drive the Chop: Initiate the movement by driving the rotation through your hips and trail foot, then let your ribcage and arms follow in a smooth, diagonal sweep downward across your body toward the opposite knee or hip.
• Control the Return: Pause briefly at the bottom without collapsing your lower back, then slowly and deliberately resist the band’s pull as you return to the starting position.
Aim for 10-12 each side. Perform each hour, throughout your day, between meetings.
You’ve got this!
Equipment: A simple exercise mat along with Resistance Bands. No Bands, no problems. You can perform this exercise with light weights or a medicine ball.
