Dumbbell Skater Chop
The Dumbbell Skater Chop mainly works the core and glutes & hips, with help from the quads. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Skater Chop Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Dumbbell Skater Chop
Setup
Start by holding a single dumbbell with both hands. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged.
Movement
Jump Laterally: Perform a lateral skater hop, jumping to one side and landing on the outside leg while crossing the other leg behind.
Chop: As you land, swing the dumbbell from high overhead on the side you hopped towards, down and across your body towards the opposite hip in a chopping motion.
Return: Explosively push off the grounded foot to jump to the other side, bringing the dumbbell back up overhead as you transition, repeating the chop in the opposite direction.
Maintain a steady rhythm, focusing on core engagement during the rotational 'chop' movement and control during the landing of each hop.
Dumbbell Skater Chop FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Skater Chop work?
The Dumbbell Skater Chop mainly works the core and glutes & hips, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the obliques and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Skater Chop?
Dumbbells.
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