Exercise for flat abs: Wood chop

Try this exercise for strong shoulders, abs and obliques.

Named after the movement woodcutters make to chop wood this exercise works your abs, shoulders and obliques. It can be done using a dumbbell, the cable pulley machine or a medicine ball.

How to do it: We will explain how to do this exercise with a medicine ball though the form and movement remains the same irrespective of the equipment you're using.

Stand straight while holding a medicine ball. Keep your legs straight and feet hip-width apart. Twist from the waist towards the left with your arms overhead. Hold the ball over your head diagonally upright on the left, twist your torso towards the right and lower your arms in a diagonal fashion across the body and bring it down towards your right foot. You should bend your knees while doing so. Reverse the movement to get back to the starting position for one complete rep. Perform at least 15 reps on one side and then switch sides. Repeat this movement on both sides for at least.

Exercises for different body parts:

• Exercises for shoulders
• Exercises for chest
• Exercises for abs
• Exercises for arms
• Exercises for lower body
• Exercises for back

Also try these exercises:

• Abdominal crunches for losing belly fat Learn the right way to do them
• Exercises for flat abs: Leg raise

Picture source: freshbodyfitness.com

For more articles on exercises, check out ourknow your exercises section. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum.