The woodchop exercise is a dynamic, functional movement that develops core strength and rotational power. It targets the abdominals, obliques, and lower back while engaging the shoulders, hips, and chest as stabilizers. And don’t worry—you don’t need an axe. In the gym, the safer alternative is a cable machine with an adjustable pulley. Here’s how…
I came across this unique abdominal exercise about a decade ago in The Bodybuilding Truth by Nelson Montana. According to Montana, abdominal development is largely genetic, and traditional movements like sit-ups and leg raises are more effective for the psoas (hip flexors) than for the abs. He argues that the abdominals respond best to contraction…