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Kneeling Stability Chop

Intermediate

Kneeling Stability Chop

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Kneeling Stability Chop targets the transverse abdominis and oblique muscles – the muscles that allow you to twist at the waist. Kneeling stability chop also engages the muscles of your back, shoulders, and legs.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Attach the Rope Attachment to the highest level of the Adjustable Cable Machine. Get on the floor with both knees. Extend your arms and hold the rope in an overhand grip, with your palms shoulder-width apart.
  • Step 2

    Squeeze the torso, squeeze the buttocks and use the torso to pull the rope down and along the body, around the opposite thigh. Return to the starting position and repeat before switching to the other side.

Muscle Groups

Kneeling Stability Chop targets Abs, Back, Hips, Obliques, Shoulders as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Do not rotate your torso during the movement.
  • Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
  • Keep your back straight throughout the exercise.