Band Wood Chopper

A diagonal band chop that trains rotational power through the obliques and the entire core — sport-ready strength.

Core Band Strength

Video

Silent, looping, the whole movement.

Body map

FRONT

BACK

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

none

Step by step

Anchor a band at shoulder height or slightly above on your left side and stand perpendicular to the anchor.
Grip the handle with both hands and step away until the band has tension across your body.
Pull the handle down and across your body toward your right hip, rotating through the torso.
Pivot your left foot as you rotate, fully turning the trunk to load the obliques explosively.
Slowly return to the starting position over 2 to 3 seconds, fighting the band's pull the whole way.
Complete 8 to 12 reps per side, then switch the anchor and work the opposite direction.

Log your sets. After a few weeks you will see whether it is moving. Free.