Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of you. You should grip the dumbbell at one end with both hands so that it is vertical.

2. Raise the dumbbell above your head to one side of your body while slightly rotating your torso and pivoting on your foot, if necessary, to ensure a full range of motion.

3. Begin by squatting down, bending at the hips and knees, while simultaneously bringing the dumbbell down diagonally across your body towards the opposite side's outer knee.

4. Squat as low as you comfortably can, emphasizing the downward chopping motion to engage your core.

5. Thrust back up to the starting position by driving your heels into the ground and extending your legs while bringing the dumbbell back up diagonally across your body.

6. Finish the rep by standing tall and lifting the dumbbell back above your head to the original side to complete the "wood chop."

7. Perform the desired number of reps, maintaining control of the dumbbell and using your core throughout the movement to ensure stability.

8. Once you've completed the reps on one side, switch sides and repeat the same motion to target the other side of your body for balanced muscle development.

Remember to keep your movements controlled, especially when moving the weight across your body to avoid any undue strain or injury. Also, choose an appropriate weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.

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