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title: "Building Blocks: MB Series 2- Exercise 2"
description: BridgeAthletic launches there Building Blocks Campaign which focuses on providing a progressive look at building better athletes.
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# [Building Blocks: MB Series 2- Exercise 2](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/mb-series-2-standing-woodchop)

 Written by [Nick Folker](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/nick-folker) | Nov 11, 2015 4:38:38 AM

**MB Standing Woodchop**

Start standing holding the MB with both hands in front of you. With arms extended, raise the MB at a 45-degree angle above your right shoulder. While performing a 1/4 squat, bring the MB down and across your body to the outside of your left knee. Pause. Reverse the arm motion as you stand up  and return to the start position. Perform for prescribed reps, then switch sides and repeat on this side.

**Coaches tip: Keep your heels down as you squat. Avoid getting on to your toes.**

 

**More Building Blocks:**  
Check out more from our building Blocks Series.<https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/mb-building-block-3>

[**Download our e-book**](https://bridgeathletic-1.hs-sites.com/buildingblocks)<https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/building-blocks-the-pushup-0-0>to receive an in-depth look at our Building Blocks Series!

[Day 1: MB Walkover](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/mb-series-2)<https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/building-blocks-the-pushup-0-0>

### **Summary:**

Thanks for joining us on the first stage of the BW Pullup progression. Follow us on Facebook at [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeAthletic](https://www.facebook.com/BridgeAthletic), Twitter at [https://twitter.com/BridgeAthletic](https://twitter.com/BridgeAthletic) or on Instagram using the handle BridgeAthletic in order to see the rest of the progression.

 

Want Feedback? We're here to help. We highly encourage you and your athletes to share videos and pictures performing the exercises. Use #BuildBetterAtheltes in order to receive feedback and guidance from one of our elite coaches on the BridgeAthletic Performance Team. 

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for more Building Blocks!

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