The overhead action of swinging an axe re-creates the activity of tree trunk sectioning and log splitting, which requires physical exertion. You are assigned your own log cradle, a device designed to hold a 60cm long section of tree trunk with a diameter in the region of 50cm. Using your axe, you will repetitively swing it overhead and down into the log for a duration of 15 minutes. This particular workout element engages various muscle groups including arms, shoulders, and core, similar to the effects brought about by the lateral fell discipline but seen by many to be less demanding.