The Cable Chop (Low-High) is a dynamic exercise that targets the core, specifically focusing on rotational strength and stability. Follow this quick primer to make sure you have the right technique:
Set Up: Position yourself in a standing position with your right side in front of a cable machine. Place your hands around a rope attachment at about hip height with your arms extended. Your left arm should be across your body and your right arm should be slightly lower than your left.
Movement: Initiate the movement by engaging your core and guiding the attachment across your body in a diagonal motion until the attachment is at shoulder height. Slowly reverse the movement back to the starting position and repeat for the specified number of reps. Switch sides and repeat the exercise.
One of the primary benefits of the Cable Chop (Low-High) is its emphasis on core stability. The exercise challenges your obliques, transverse abdominis, and lower back muscles to maintain balance and control as you move through the range of motion. This not only strengthens these muscles but also improves your ability to stabilize the spine during dynamic activities. The Cable Chop also helps to develop rotational strength which is crucial for sports that involve swinging, such as golf.
Cable Chop (Low to High)
Incorporating the Cable Chop into your program can lead to enhanced performance in both everyday activities and sports.
