Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Twisting Woodchopper.
A rotational core exercise that mimics a chopping motion, targeting the obliques through a powerful diagonal swing of the arms across the body. The twisting woodchopper can be performed with bodyweight or a medicine ball and combines core strength with explosive rotational power.
The Twisting Woodchopper is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
