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Band woodchop

A isolation exercise for the obliques, with help from the abs, front delts. Equipment: resistance bands.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Anchor the band high to one side, hands together.
  2. Pull down across the body
  3. Turn from the ribs, hips steady

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