How to Do Diagonal Chop Cable

Diagonal Chop Cable is a core exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Diagonal Chop Cable

  1. 01Stand perpendicular to the cable stack with feet wider than shoulder-width and the pulley set to the highest position.
  2. 02Grip the handle with both hands and extend the arms toward the high pulley.
  3. 03Pull the cable diagonally across the body toward the opposite knee by rotating the torso.
  4. 04Pivot the back foot and flex the knees slightly as the hands reach the bottom of the arc.
  5. 05Slowly return the handle to the starting position by resisting the weight of the stack.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Diagonal Chop Cable

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Rotate the torso as a single unit from the hips to ensure the obliques are driving the cable rather than the arms.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Diagonal Chop Cable questions

What muscles does Diagonal Chop Cable work?

Diagonal Chop Cable is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Diagonal Chop Cable correctly?

Stand perpendicular to the cable stack with feet wider than shoulder-width and the pulley set to the highest position. Grip the handle with both hands and extend the arms toward the high pulley. Pull the cable diagonally across the body toward the opposite knee by rotating the torso. Pivot the back foot and flex the knees slightly as the hands reach the bottom of the arc. Slowly return the handle to the starting position by resisting the weight of the stack.

What is the A90 coach tip for Diagonal Chop Cable?

Rotate the torso as a single unit from the hips to ensure the obliques are driving the cable rather than the arms.

Is Diagonal Chop Cable suitable for beginners?

Diagonal Chop Cable is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Diagonal Chop Cable?

Diagonal Chop Cable uses cable.

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