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Medicine Ball Chopper Low High

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Medicine Ball Chopper Low High Overview

The medicine ball Chopper low high workout is a targeted exercise that primarily engages the Obliques.

By using the medicine ball, this workout adds resistance and intensifies the engagement of the Obliques.

It involves a chopping motion, where the medicine ball is swung from a low position to a high position.

While the workout may also engage auxiliary muscles, its main focus is on strengthening and toning the Obliques.

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Medicine Ball Chopper Low High Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you lower the medicine ball towards your right hip, bending your knees slightly.
  3. In a controlled motion, swing the medicine ball diagonally across your body towards your left shoulder, using your core and upper body strength.
  4. As you swing the ball, pivot your back foot and rotate your hips and torso to generate power.
  5. Extend your arms fully and keep your eyes focused on the medicine ball throughout the movement.
  6. Reverse the motion by lowering the medicine ball back down towards your right hip, again using your core and upper body strength.
  7. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, alternating sides with each repetition.

Medicine Ball Chopper Low High Tips

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest, arms extended.
  2. Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine, and maintain this engagement throughout the exercise to protect your lower back.
  3. As you exhale, twist your torso to the right, pivoting on your left foot, and simultaneously lower the medicine ball towards your right knee in a controlled chopping motion.
  4. Feel the contraction in your obliques as you twist and engage them to generate power for the movement. Keep your arms straight and avoid using your shoulders to lift the ball.
  5. Inhale as you return to the starting position, using the power of your obliques to lift the medicine ball back up to your chest. Repeat the movement on the other side, twisting to the left and lowering the ball towards your left knee.

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