Chop
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Chop focuses on Obliques, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Chop with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and clasp your hands together.
- 2
Raise your clasped hands above one shoulder, keeping your arms relatively straight.
- 3
Rotate your torso and bring your clasped hands diagonally downwards across your body towards the opposite hip, bending your knees further as you lower.
- 4
Reverse the movement, extending your legs and rotating your torso to bring your clasped hands back up to the starting position above your shoulder.
Secondary Muscles
While Chop primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Chop, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Chop, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
