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Half-Kneeling Rotational Reverse Chop

Intermediate

Half-Kneeling Rotational Reverse Chop

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Half-Kneeling Rotational Reverse Chop involves obliques and transverse abdominis muscles. Hip muscles are also targeted in this workout.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Attach a rope attachment at the lowest level of a cable machine. Start by kneeling on the floor, with your outside knee (the knee furthest from the weight stack) bent 90 degrees. Keep this foot on the ground at all times. Extend your arms and grab the rope with an overhand grip, making sure your hands are shoulder-width apart.
  • Step 2

    Squeeze your core, squeeze your glutes, and use your torso to pull the rope up and across your body, past your opposite shoulder. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Half-Kneeling Rotational Reverse Chop targets Abs, Hips, Lower Back, Shoulders as seen below.

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Exercise Tip

  • Don't hyperextend your lower back, but focus on keeping a tall, straight spine.