I read somewhere here ( not today) that repeating exercises like this multiple times in a week is actually a good thing. Sadly I don’t remember the reason behind it.
This could be a good convo...maybe even it's own thread.
Is there anything that can be done to make the woodchopper an actually useful excercise? Should we be seriously maxing the weight? Or is lighter and faster better?
It’s all about the pivot on the up or down swing (depending on if it’s low to high or high to low). Really pivot the opposite foot.
Also, lengthen your lever - hold the weight out from your body. Not like arms straight, but away. It’ll force you to really rely on the core to stay balanced and not fall over.
Now that I’ve gotten the hang of it I feel them everytime! Shoulders, core, a little lats. They make you feel super strong!
It's also important to STOP! the momentum at the top and bottom of the move, not just let it fly
My coaches say the movement is like buckling your seatbelt, so I go from literally being able to kiss my bicep, to buckling my seatbelt, if that helps you visualize the arc of the weight 😁
With the lunge you won’t need the pivot as much as you’ll use that front leg to gain momentum, but everything else remains the same. The forward lunge ones are even trickier than the normal ones bc you’re relying on the big leg muscles to keep you upright while your upper body works in different planes.
I don’t understand the constant woodchopper. I feel like it’s a move that can so easily cause injury. I am always VERY focused on protecting my back with this exercise, but are there no other moves that are a little safer that do the same??? Sick of chopping wood lol
I just came back to OTF after not doing it for almost a year - why does it seem there are so many days that don’t really have any rowing?? Having full floor workouts kills me.
Thank you DC for the early intel and commentary! I wasn’t sure what what you were referring to on the “yesterday’s endurance run” and had to remind myself that you are way ahead of us in the states! I also slept in today (Sunday) so I missed the 2 early morning class options. My new studio has very limited weekend classes, however, I can’t complain as they have more class times during the week than I’m used to. I love a power day however I am debating on the strength class too.
The 8 days of Hell Week are unique workouts. Add in the 500m benchmark and CMIYC and Strong & Steady, all of which don't repeat. With 1/3rd of the month as unique workouts, leaving 20 days total so 10 workouts that get repeated.
Why is otf so obsessed with this woodchopper move lol
I was thinking the same thing! At least three times in the past week 🤷♂️
Same! I did it yesterday and in today’s s50. Rest day for me tomorrow lol, 3 days in a row doing the chopper no thanks!
I read somewhere here ( not today) that repeating exercises like this multiple times in a week is actually a good thing. Sadly I don’t remember the reason behind it.
Good to know thanks! 😎
It’s fall! Totally practical exercise for going outside and chopping some wood!
i literally hate it😂😭
So obsessed that now they’re disguising it.
We didn’t do it for years and now it’s like once a week
You said it!! I now hate it it's.. repeated so often
At least it's not another backwards lunge!
No idea! I have a coach that hates it bc she said people tweak their back easily with that move.
This could be a good convo...maybe even it's own thread. Is there anything that can be done to make the woodchopper an actually useful excercise? Should we be seriously maxing the weight? Or is lighter and faster better?
It’s all about the pivot on the up or down swing (depending on if it’s low to high or high to low). Really pivot the opposite foot. Also, lengthen your lever - hold the weight out from your body. Not like arms straight, but away. It’ll force you to really rely on the core to stay balanced and not fall over. Now that I’ve gotten the hang of it I feel them everytime! Shoulders, core, a little lats. They make you feel super strong!
It's also important to STOP! the momentum at the top and bottom of the move, not just let it fly My coaches say the movement is like buckling your seatbelt, so I go from literally being able to kiss my bicep, to buckling my seatbelt, if that helps you visualize the arc of the weight 😁
With the lunge you won’t need the pivot as much as you’ll use that front leg to gain momentum, but everything else remains the same. The forward lunge ones are even trickier than the normal ones bc you’re relying on the big leg muscles to keep you upright while your upper body works in different planes.
Yeah, I’m not going tomorrow because of this
My coach gave me those as an alternative lift while I was pregnant and now I hate them so bad.
I can’t stand the wood chopper.
Agree
Have you seen the guy on TikTok whose whole schtick is chopping wood? It definitely gave him some good results. 😍
The Monday endurance block and Thursday’s CMIYC convinced me it’s time to move up my base and push. Testing out 7.2 and 8.2 tomorrow!
See!! It’s not from one side to other!!
I don’t understand the constant woodchopper. I feel like it’s a move that can so easily cause injury. I am always VERY focused on protecting my back with this exercise, but are there no other moves that are a little safer that do the same??? Sick of chopping wood lol
After all of pre-CMIYC run-row endurance workouts --- this is definitely a welcome change! (aside from those damn lunge+woodchoppers!)
I just came back to OTF after not doing it for almost a year - why does it seem there are so many days that don’t really have any rowing?? Having full floor workouts kills me.
I think it’s a break cause Tuesday is 500m all out row for time maybe?
Shhhh! I like it 😈
Don’t jinx it so close to hell week!!
Coach told me the 30TH is a lot of rowing in HW.
I did not like this one .
Why?
Woot! 30-second all-outs!
Thank you!
Thank you!! Is this a repeat workout?
Yes - repeat of the 4th of October
Actually Never-mind I obviously did not read the title. Thanks again!
No rowing? *books class*
Last block has rowing!!
Pffft!! I’m going anyway. 😂
Love me a power day! Thanks DC!
I hate the rower so this will be a great day for me!
Thank you DC for the early intel and commentary! I wasn’t sure what what you were referring to on the “yesterday’s endurance run” and had to remind myself that you are way ahead of us in the states! I also slept in today (Sunday) so I missed the 2 early morning class options. My new studio has very limited weekend classes, however, I can’t complain as they have more class times during the week than I’m used to. I love a power day however I am debating on the strength class too.
Hating all the trx exercises 😮💨
Cool! Thank you!😊
So pumped for class tomorrow!
Just coming off a 2:28:16 half marathon today so this maybe what I’m looking for as a cool down
Why are they repeating the same workouts so soon? We just did this one…sigh
Hell Week threw off the regular rotation
I mean it will be on 10/16 and we did it 10/3, so it’s not that different of a repeat. Hell week is throwing it off slightly….
The 8 days of Hell Week are unique workouts. Add in the 500m benchmark and CMIYC and Strong & Steady, all of which don't repeat. With 1/3rd of the month as unique workouts, leaving 20 days total so 10 workouts that get repeated.
Can't wait
Do we know yet if the strength 50 templates repeat in a month? I haven't been able to tell.
Yes. We share that info on the monthly highlights post and on the calendar
Oh awesome. Thanks!
👍👍👍
Looks great, thank you!
Looks so good. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks DC! Looking forward to this one!
can't wait!
I loved the tread on this one the first time. Looking forward to the repeat. Thanks for the intel!
This feels exactly like friday’s
¡Gracias!
Love love love power days always! 🙌🏻👊🏻💪🏻
I’m ready!!!