Half-kneeling Stability Chop
- Primary muscles
- Obliques, Abs
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Kneel on one knee with the opposite foot flat on the floor in front of you, forming a 90-degree angle at both knees.
- 2 Position yourself perpendicular to a cable machine set to a high pulley, with the handle to the side of your elevated knee.
- 3 Grasp the handle with both hands, extending your arms towards the pulley, keeping your core engaged and hips stable.
- 4 Initiate the chop by pulling the handle diagonally down and across your body towards the hip of your kneeling leg, rotating your torso slightly.
- 5 Finish the movement with the handle near your hip, maintaining control and keeping your core tight.
- 6 Slowly and with control, reverse the motion to return the handle to the starting position, resisting the pull of the cable.
