How to Do Diagonal Chop Right

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

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Diagonal Chop Right

  1. 01Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and reach both arms high over the right shoulder.
  2. 02Pivot the right foot slightly while driving the hands down and across the body toward the left knee.
  3. 03Crunch the abdominals at the bottom of the movement to maximize the tension in the obliques.
  4. 04Return to the high starting position by reversing the diagonal path.
  5. 05Exhale forcefully during the chopping phase to increase intra-abdominal pressure.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Diagonal Chop Right

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

Keep the hips locked forward to isolate the rotation within the obliques and mid-back.

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05 / FAQ

Diagonal Chop Right questions

What muscles does Diagonal Chop Right work?

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

How do you do Diagonal Chop Right correctly?

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and reach both arms high over the right shoulder. Pivot the right foot slightly while driving the hands down and across the body toward the left knee. Crunch the abdominals at the bottom of the movement to maximize the tension in the obliques. Return to the high starting position by reversing the diagonal path. Exhale forcefully during the chopping phase to increase intra-abdominal pressure.

What is the A90 coach tip for Diagonal Chop Right?

Keep the hips locked forward to isolate the rotation within the obliques and mid-back.

Is Diagonal Chop Right suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Diagonal Chop Right?

No. Diagonal Chop Right is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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