Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop
The Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop
Setup
Start in a half-kneeling position with one knee on the floor and the other foot planted firmly in front of you.
Ensure your core is tight and your spine is neutral.
Hold a single dumbbell with both hands at the outside of the knee that is currently on the floor.
Movement
Start by keeping your arms relatively straight with a slight bend at the elbows.
Begin by diagonally rotating your torso while lifting the dumbbell across your body, moving it from the outside of your knee up toward the opposite shoulder.
Keep your gaze focused on the dumbbell throughout the movement, allowing your head and neck to move naturally with your torso rotation.
Control the weight through the entire range of motion, focusing on the oblique engagement as you reach the top of the lift.
Slowly return the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.
Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop work?
The Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Chop?
Dumbbells.
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