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Vipr Side Step Lunge Chop (alternating)

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Vipr Side Step Lunge Chop (alternating) Overview

The vipr Side step lunge chop (alternating) workout is designed to target the obliques, quads, and hamstrings.

By incorporating the vipr, this exercise activates the obliques, providing a challenging core workout.

The quads and hamstrings are engaged as the body performs side lunges, enhancing lower body strength.

While the vipr may also involve auxiliary muscles, its primary focus is on the obliques, quads, and hamstrings.

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Vipr Side Step Lunge Chop (alternating) Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the vipr in both hands with an overhand grip.
  2. Step your right foot out to the side, bending your right knee and lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. As you lunge, simultaneously bring the vipr down diagonally across your body towards your right foot.
  4. Push through your right foot and return to the starting position, while simultaneously bringing the vipr back up diagonally across your body towards your left shoulder.
  5. Now, step your left foot out to the side, bending your left knee and lowering your body into a lunge position.
  6. As you lunge, simultaneously bring the vipr down diagonally across your body towards your left foot.
  7. Push through your left foot and return to the starting position, while simultaneously bringing the vipr back up diagonally across your body towards your right shoulder.

Vipr Side Step Lunge Chop (alternating) Tips

  1. Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding the vipr in both hands in front of your chest, with a firm grip and a slight bend in your elbows.
  2. Take a step to the side with your right foot, ensuring your toes are pointing forward and your knee is aligned with your ankle. Simultaneously, extend your arms diagonally towards your right foot, keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
  3. As you lower into the lunge position, focus on engaging your obliques by twisting your torso towards your right leg, feeling a deep stretch in your inner thigh and a contraction in your quadriceps and hamstrings.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, while simultaneously pulling the vipr back towards your chest and twisting your torso back to center. Keep the movement controlled and fluid, maintaining tension in your muscles throughout the exercise.
  5. Repeat the side step lunge chop on the opposite side, alternating between left and right for a set number of repetitions or time. Remember to breathe deeply and maintain proper form, focusing on the mind-muscle connection to maximize the engagement of your obliques, quads, and hamstrings.

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